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A woman attends the health center with complaints of sudden, severe and sharp pain in the lower abdomen and an absence of menses for 8 weeks. The ultrasound reveals ectopic pregnancy.
When interviewing the woman, which of the following will the nurse ask about as risk factor of ectopic pregnancy?
Suggested Answer: C
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A history of chlamydial infection is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydia can cause scarring and damage to the fallopian tubes, increasing the likelihood of a fertilized egg implanting outside the uterus. Oral contraceptive usage generally reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy. The frequency of sexual activity and history of urinary tract infections are not directly related to the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Identifying and understanding these risk factors is essential for appropriate management and prevention strategies.
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Mirta
10 months ago
Isn't it more about the fallopian tubes than sexual history?
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Gaynell
11 months ago
I thought UTIs had nothing to do with ectopic pregnancies?
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Lovetta
11 months ago
Wait, can oral contraceptives really be a risk?
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Lore
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's super important to ask about STIs.
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Gerardo
11 months ago
Chlamydia is a big risk factor for ectopic pregnancy!
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Ciara
12 months ago
I thought urinary tract infections were more related to bladder issues, not ectopic pregnancies. I’m leaning towards chlamydial infection as the key risk factor here.
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Walker
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question about risk factors for ectopic pregnancy, and I think chlamydia was mentioned as a significant risk.
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Lyndia
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like oral contraceptive usage could be a factor too. I need to double-check that.
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Loren
1 year ago
I remember reading that a history of chlamydial infection can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy, so I think that might be the right answer.
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Van
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little stuck on this one. I know ectopic pregnancy is a serious issue, but I'm not totally sure about all the risk factors. I'll have to review my notes and try to reason through the options. Maybe I can eliminate a few and then make an educated guess.
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Cherrie
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. Ectopic pregnancy is a common complication, and the key risk factors are things like prior pelvic inflammatory disease, which is often caused by chlamydia. So I'm going to go with C, history of chlamydial infection.
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Latrice
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The question is asking about risk factors for ectopic pregnancy, and the options include things like oral contraceptive usage, sexual activity, and infection history. I'm pretty sure the correct answer is C, history of chlamydial infection, since that can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
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Felice
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition, but I'm not totally clear on all the risk factors. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Tyra
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. The key is to identify the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy, and I think the answer is likely C - history of chlamydial infection.
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Antonio
1 year ago
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Dominque
1 year ago
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Latrice
2 years ago
I think frequency of sexual activity could also be a risk factor, as it can increase the chances of infection.
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Desmond
2 years ago
I believe oral contraceptive usage may also be a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy.
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Isabella
2 years ago
B) Frequency of sexual activity? I'm not sure how that's relevant to the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Maybe the nurse needs to brush up on their medical knowledge.
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Jolanda
2 years ago
B: Oh, I see. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying.
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Shelton
2 years ago
A: The nurse will ask about the history of chlamydial infection as a risk factor.
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Lon
2 years ago
D) History of urinary tract infection? What does that have to do with an ectopic pregnancy? The nurse should be asking about the woman's reproductive history, not her bladder issues.
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Edward
2 years ago
D) History of urinary tract infection
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Luther
2 years ago
C) History of chlamydial infection
BE
Belen
2 years ago
B) Frequency of sexual activity
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Giuseppe
2 years ago
A) Oral contraceptive usage
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Blair
2 years ago
I agree with Chau, chlamydial infection can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
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Laurel
2 years ago
A) Oral contraceptive usage? Really? I thought ectopic pregnancies only happened to people who didn't use birth control.
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Karon
2 years ago
C) History of chlamydial infection is the correct answer. Chlamydial infections can cause scarring and damage to the fallopian tubes, increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
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Kandis
2 years ago
B: No, I haven't. What about you?
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Laticia
2 years ago
A: Have you ever had a history of chlamydial infection?
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Chau
2 years ago
I think the nurse will ask about history of chlamydial infection as a risk factor.