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Women's Health Questions and
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A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of
increased vaginal discharge, milky gray in color with a "fishy"
odor that both she and her husband have noticed. A wet smear
is performed and the presence of "clue cells" confirmed. Which
type of infection does the nurse suspect?
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Candidiasis
2
Trichomoniasis
3
Bacterial vaginosis
4
Group B Streptococcus— Ans: -Bacterial vaginosis
Signs of bacterial vaginosis include a milky gray vaginal
discharge that has a characteristic fishy odor. "Clue cells"
noted on wet smear are indicative of BV. Candidiasis is a yeast
infection caused by the organism Candida albicans. The most
common symptom of a yeast infection is vulvar and vaginal
pruritus. Vaginal discharge in a candidal infection is thick,
white, and lumpy. A woman with a trichomoniasis infection
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may present with a frothy yellowish-green vaginal discharge.
Vulvar irritation, pruritus, and dyspareunia are usually
present. Group B Streptococcus may be considered part of the
normal vaginal flora in a woman who is not pregnant, and no
treatment is necessary.
A 20-year-old woman visiting the clinic says that she wishes to
begin using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-
Provera) as a form of birth control. What important
information should the nurse include when teaching the client
about Depo-Provera?
© 2026 Assignment
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Depo-Provera offers protection against the herpes simplex
virus.
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To continue the contraceptive effects the client will need to
return for another injection in 6 months.
3
Women using Depo-Provera may lose more blood each month
with their periods, so it is important to add iron-rich foods to
the diet to help prevent anemia.
4
Calcium intake and exercise should be increased because of
possible loss of bone mineral density with increasing duration
of use— Ans: -Calcium intake and exercise should be increased
because of possible loss of bone mineral density with
increasing duration of use
, 3
Loss of bone mineral density is a significant side effect of
Depo-Provera, and increased calcium intake and exercise
should be encouraged. Depo-Provera should be administered
every 11 to 13 weeks; 6 months is too long before the next
dose. Menstrual periods usually lighten or disappear over
time. Depo-Provera confers no protection against herpes
simplex virus.
A 24-year-old woman wants to use her basal body temperature
(BBT) in natural family planning but is unsure when to take her
temperature. The nurse informs her that an accurate BBT is
© 2026 Assignment
best taken:
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Expert
Each night right before bed
2
On the first day of her next menstrual cycle
3
Each morning prior to getting out of bed or increasing her
activity
4
At bedtime beginning on day 14 of her menstrual cycle and
continuing until her next period— Ans: -Each morning prior to
getting out of bed or increasing her activity
The most accurate BBT is taken before a woman gets out of
bed and begins any type of activity that could increase the
body's temperature even slightly. BBT should be charted daily
, 4
on a calendar to permit interpretation of temperature
fluctuations. A BBT taken in the evening may be increased
after a day of activity. Daily assessment and recording of BBT
during the first half of the menstrual cycle is also crucial,
because a woman's BBT is lower then than during the second
half of her cycle. The BBT temperature may rise slightly with
ovulation.
A 37-year-old woman is admitted to the unit with severe
menorrhagia. During assessment the nurse learns that she has
a history of fibroids, menorrhagia, pelvic pain, and depression.
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The client has been undergoing hormone therapy in hopes of
easing the symptoms and reducing the size of the fibroids,
without success. The lab reports hemoglobin and hematocrit
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readings of 6.8 and 20.2, respectively. The client begins to sob
Expert
and cries, "I don't know what to do—the doctor is
recommending a hysterectomy, but I haven't had children yet!"
What is the best response by the nurse?
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"There are so many orphans looking for a mother."
2
"This must be so difficult for you. Children are really
important to you?"
3
"You really have no choice but to follow the recommendation;
the doctor is right."
4
Women's Health Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Already Graded A+
A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of
increased vaginal discharge, milky gray in color with a "fishy"
odor that both she and her husband have noticed. A wet smear
is performed and the presence of "clue cells" confirmed. Which
type of infection does the nurse suspect?
© 2026 Assignment
1
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Candidiasis
2
Trichomoniasis
3
Bacterial vaginosis
4
Group B Streptococcus— Ans: -Bacterial vaginosis
Signs of bacterial vaginosis include a milky gray vaginal
discharge that has a characteristic fishy odor. "Clue cells"
noted on wet smear are indicative of BV. Candidiasis is a yeast
infection caused by the organism Candida albicans. The most
common symptom of a yeast infection is vulvar and vaginal
pruritus. Vaginal discharge in a candidal infection is thick,
white, and lumpy. A woman with a trichomoniasis infection
, 2
may present with a frothy yellowish-green vaginal discharge.
Vulvar irritation, pruritus, and dyspareunia are usually
present. Group B Streptococcus may be considered part of the
normal vaginal flora in a woman who is not pregnant, and no
treatment is necessary.
A 20-year-old woman visiting the clinic says that she wishes to
begin using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-
Provera) as a form of birth control. What important
information should the nurse include when teaching the client
about Depo-Provera?
© 2026 Assignment
1
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Depo-Provera offers protection against the herpes simplex
virus.
2
To continue the contraceptive effects the client will need to
return for another injection in 6 months.
3
Women using Depo-Provera may lose more blood each month
with their periods, so it is important to add iron-rich foods to
the diet to help prevent anemia.
4
Calcium intake and exercise should be increased because of
possible loss of bone mineral density with increasing duration
of use— Ans: -Calcium intake and exercise should be increased
because of possible loss of bone mineral density with
increasing duration of use
, 3
Loss of bone mineral density is a significant side effect of
Depo-Provera, and increased calcium intake and exercise
should be encouraged. Depo-Provera should be administered
every 11 to 13 weeks; 6 months is too long before the next
dose. Menstrual periods usually lighten or disappear over
time. Depo-Provera confers no protection against herpes
simplex virus.
A 24-year-old woman wants to use her basal body temperature
(BBT) in natural family planning but is unsure when to take her
temperature. The nurse informs her that an accurate BBT is
© 2026 Assignment
best taken:
Guru01 - Stuvia
1
Expert
Each night right before bed
2
On the first day of her next menstrual cycle
3
Each morning prior to getting out of bed or increasing her
activity
4
At bedtime beginning on day 14 of her menstrual cycle and
continuing until her next period— Ans: -Each morning prior to
getting out of bed or increasing her activity
The most accurate BBT is taken before a woman gets out of
bed and begins any type of activity that could increase the
body's temperature even slightly. BBT should be charted daily
, 4
on a calendar to permit interpretation of temperature
fluctuations. A BBT taken in the evening may be increased
after a day of activity. Daily assessment and recording of BBT
during the first half of the menstrual cycle is also crucial,
because a woman's BBT is lower then than during the second
half of her cycle. The BBT temperature may rise slightly with
ovulation.
A 37-year-old woman is admitted to the unit with severe
menorrhagia. During assessment the nurse learns that she has
a history of fibroids, menorrhagia, pelvic pain, and depression.
© 2026 Assignment
The client has been undergoing hormone therapy in hopes of
easing the symptoms and reducing the size of the fibroids,
without success. The lab reports hemoglobin and hematocrit
Guru01 - Stuvia
readings of 6.8 and 20.2, respectively. The client begins to sob
Expert
and cries, "I don't know what to do—the doctor is
recommending a hysterectomy, but I haven't had children yet!"
What is the best response by the nurse?
1
"There are so many orphans looking for a mother."
2
"This must be so difficult for you. Children are really
important to you?"
3
"You really have no choice but to follow the recommendation;
the doctor is right."
4
