The Nurse Is Educating a Patient on Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating a patient on intrauterine devices (IUDs) . The advantages of an IUD that the nurse includes are that:

• A) It is effective, continuous contraception.
• B) It is relatively inexpensive over time.
• C) It does not need to be inserted immediately prior to coitus.
• D) Small amounts of estrogen are released daily.
• E) It slightly increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Understand the cognitive appraisal process of stress as proposed by Richard Lazarus.

Recognize the importance of healthy behavior interventions in managing stress and preventing related health problems.

Understand the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.

Explain the process and significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction.

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Definitions:

Correlation

A quantitative measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that quantifies the degree to which two variables are related, ranging from -1 (perfect negative correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation).

One-tailed Hypothesis

A hypothesis test that considers either a decrease or an increase in a specific direction, focusing on one end of the probability distribution.

Valid Hypothesis

A hypothesis that is well-founded, testable, and grounded in existing scientific evidence or observations.