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A nurse is caring for a client who has an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted for contraception.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a potential complication of IUD use?
Spotting between periods is a common side effect of IUDs, especially during the first few months after insertion.
It is not a sign of a complication and usually goes away over time.
Cramping in the lower abdomen is also a common side effect of IUDs, especially during and after insertion.
It is not a sign of a complication and can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medication.
A foul-smelling vaginal discharge indicates a potential complication of IUD use, such as a pelvic infection.Pelvic infections can cause serious problems, such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pain.
Therefore, a client who has an IUD and reports a foul-smelling vaginal discharge should be evaluated by a health care provider as soon as possible.
Feeling some strings in the vagina is normal for IUD users.The strings are attached to the end of the IUD and allow the user and the provider to check that the IUD is in place.
The strings are not harmful and do not interfere with sexual activity.
The correct answer is choice C. A foul-smelling vaginal discharge indicates a potential complication of IUD use, such as a pelvic infection. Pelvic infections can cause serious problems, such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pain.
Therefore, a client who has an IUD and reports a foul-smelling vaginal discharge should be evaluated by a health care provider as soon as possible.
Choice A is wrong because spotting between periods is a common side effect of IUDs, especially during the first few months after insertion.
It is not a sign of a complication and usually goes away over time.
Choice B is wrong because cramping in the lower abdomen is also a common side effect of IUDs, especially during and after insertion.
It is not a sign of a complication and can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medication.
Choice D is wrong because feeling some strings in the vagina is normal for IUD users. The strings are attached to the end of the IUD and allow the user and the provider to check that the IUD is in place.
The strings are not harmful and do not interfere with sexual activity.