NR 508 Week 2 Discussion

Claudia is a 36-year-old mother of two G2P2, she recently delivered her last child 9 months ago, and has been using condoms for birth control for the last 7 months. Today she is requesting a more reliable birth control, she is not sure of her current pregnancy plans, however, she does not wish to discuss sterilization. No religious contraindications for treatment. Previous methods include condoms, and oral contraceptive pills. She thought about an IUD but is concerned her husband may feel it during intimacy. PMH: positive for mild hypertension with first pregnancy, seasonal allergies. Surgeries: Left inguinal hernia and tonsillectomy. Family history: Mother HTN and Father colon CA both deceased Social History: Denies tobacco use, wine one to two glasses a week, denies recreational drugs, exercises twice a week. Drug allergies-Sulfa causes a rash. Current medications-MVI with Fe, Calcium chews, prn Allegra for allergies. Height 67 inches, weight 157 pounds, BP 110/75, P 70, R 16. PAP collected today, breast exam WNL, urine pregnancy negative. Physical exam is normal. ● What are your treatment goals for Claudia today? ● What are two possible contraceptive methods for Claudia? Please give brief rationale for each. ● Pick one method and list five (5) patient-centered teaching points for the method you chose today. ● What would your contraceptive choice be if Claudia smoked 10-15 cigarettes per day? Explain your answer. Dr. McMahon and class, From this particular case study, Claudia is a healthy 36 year-old mother with a non-extensive past medical history. When choosing a method of contraception, considerations must be addressed, such as the patient’s age, ability of compliance, cost, and the health and medical conditions of the patient. The main treatment goal for Claudia is to provide suitable birth control methods that address all the aforementioned considerations. We also want to make sure the methods are convenient and affordable for Claudia to achieve her treatment goals. While Claudia is unsure about her future pregnancy plans, my goal is to provide a reliable option that is also the safest and most effective method. Education on the various birth control options, as well as side effects will also be discussed. Claudia should also understand that all contraceptive options will not prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Two possible contraceptive methods for Claudia: