Practice Question
A nurse in the ambulatory surgery center is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a dilation and curettage (D&C) following a spontaneous miscarriage. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Vaginal intercourse can be resumed after 2 weeks.
Rationale:
🟪 After a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure, the uterine cervix remains slightly dilated, increasing the risk of infection.
🟪 Clients are usually advised to avoid vaginal intercourse, tampons, or douching for approximately 2 weeks.
🟪 Bleeding may occur for a few days post-procedure, but products of conception should not be present.
🟪 Aspirin is typically avoided due to its anticoagulant effect, which may worsen bleeding.
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Answer Choices:
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C. Only use latex condoms.
D. Place the condom on an erect penis.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4