18.1 Introduction
Learning Objectives
- Integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process to care for clients with reproductive system alterations
- Correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations with reproductive system alterations
- Incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
- Plan nutritional interventions for clients
- Identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
- Integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
- Develop teaching and learning plans
- Support diversity across the life span in client-centered care
- Integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients
Several reproductive alterations are discussed in the “Female Reproductive System Disorders” and “Male Reproductive System Disorders” sections of the “Reproductive Concepts” chapter. This chapter discusses additional topics, as well as explaining some topics introduced in that chapter in greater detail.
