Module 2
discussion
Emergency Contraception / Emergency Department
Complete the discussion in Group A or B as assigned by the
instructor and then respond to the alternate group. All students are required
to review all posts for general knowledge. Keep in mind that you will earn
points for your initial discussion posts, as well as your responses. If you do
not posts responses, you cannot earn full credit. Refer to the Discussion
Rubric on how points are earned.
Group A will complete the following discussion and then
respond to Group B discussion.
Emergency Contraception:
A16 year old reports to the local Family Planning clinic
with concerns regarding pregnancy. She relates she had unprotected intercourse
2 nights ago and believes she may be ‘fertile’. She wants to learn more about
the ‘morning after pill’
What additional information should you obtain from her?
What do you know about emergency contraception and the side
effects?
What educational points should you provide to her?
Group B will complete the following discussion and respond
to Group A’s discussion post.
Vaginal Bleeding in pregnancy:
A pregnant patient arrives in the Emergency Department with
complaints of vaginal bleeding. You will choose the gestational age of your
patient, and based on that gestational age answer the following questions:
Knowing the gestational age, provide information on LMP, and
EDD
What are the possible reasons she is bleeding at this
gestational age?
What are your nursing interventions for this issue, and
please include education to your patient.
