The nurse is discussing the use of contraception with a patient who has just become sexually active

What factors should the nurse include when educating the patient on contraceptive methods? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Contraindications in the patient's health history
2. Religious or moral beliefs
3. Partner's belief in the effectiveness of the choice
4. Personal motivation to use method
5. Future pregnancy plans


1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Decisions about contraception should take into consideration any contraindications the patient might have.
Rationale 2: Religious or moral beliefs often impact which choices are acceptable.
Rationale 3: The partner's belief in the effectiveness has no bearing on the actual effectiveness.
Rationale 4: Personal motivation needs to be considered when deciding on a contraceptive method.
Rationale 5: Plans for future pregnancy should be considered before determining whether sterilization should be performed.

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