Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative
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چکیده
Unplanned pregnancy remains an issue in the United States. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a solution. IUD safe for most women and recommended adolescents. Misconceptions exist about IUDs sexually transmitted infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae Chlamydia trachomatis. Accepted guidelines ensure management of these subsequent, initiation IUD. use best practice alerts preserves health care team’s adherence to clinical guidelines. This provision initiative creates workflow interprofessional team clients with gonococcal or chlamydial infection.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1878-058X', '1555-4155']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.012