The nurse correctly teaches that the most frequent side effect associated with..

The nurse correctly teaches that the most frequent side effect associated with the use of IUD’s is:

A. Ectopic pregnancy
B. Expulsion of the IUD
C. Rupture of the uterus
D. Excessive menstrual flow

Answer D
Explanation: A. There is no documentation of this.B. This may occur but is not classified as a side effect. C. This may occur upon insertion but is fairly uncommon. D. Subsequent to IUD insertion, there may be an excessive menstrual flow for several cycles; this is because of an increase in the blood supply resulting from the inflammatory process because the IUD is really a foreign body.