After teaching a woman who has had an evacuation for gestational trophoblastic disease (hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy) about her condition, which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful

The options for this question are:

A. "I will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year."

B. "My intake of iron will have to be closely monitored for 6 months."

C. "My blood pressure will continue to be increased for about 6 more months."

D. "I won't use my birth control pills for at least a year or two."

The correct answer is A. "I will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year."

Explanation:

She needs to have follow-ups for 1 year to see that there isn't any trophoblastic tissue that can grow and harm her. To check this, her hCG levels will be measured for a year, pregnancy modifies the levels of this hormone, so it is important to avoid getting pregnant for a year.