A patient asks about the effectiveness of various birth control methods. The nurse should inform her that the most effective methods are what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
b. Spermicides
c. Intramuscular medroxyprogesterone ace-tate
d. Etonogestrel subdermal implants
e. Male or female sterilization
A, C, D, E
The most effective methods of birth control are IUDs, intramuscular medroxyprogesterone ace-tate [Depo-Provera], implants, and sterilization. Spermicides are not one of the most effective methods of birth control.
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