Question

The ambulatory care nurse is reviewing a patient's history to determine if the patient is a candidate for an intrauterine device (IUD). Contraindications for an IUD include:

A. Menorrhagia
B. History of pelvic inflammatory disease 3 years previously
C. History of renal Cancer
D. History of ectopic pregnancy

Answer 1

Contraindications for an IUD include menorrhagia, history of pelvic inflammatory disease 3 years previously, history of renal cancer, and history of ectopic pregnancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Contraindications for an intrauterine device (IUD) include:

1. Menorrhagia: This refers to abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
2. History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) 3 years previously: PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs, and a previous history of PID can increase the risk of complications with an IUD.
3. History of renal cancer: Renal cancer is a contraindication for an IUD because it may require treatment that could interfere with the use of an IUD.
4. History of ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes. Having a history of ectopic pregnancy increases the risk of another ectopic pregnancy, which is a contraindication for an IUD.