A female patient is having difficulty accepting the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because she has been "on the pill" for years. What information can the nurse provide to aid this patient?
1. Skipping doses could have caused the disease.
2. She may need to change the type of birth control pill she is using.
3. The pill offers some protection against STIs.
4. Latex condoms are better protection against bacterial STIs.
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Rationale 1: Inconsistent compliance does not increase the risk of STIs.
Rationale 2: The type of oral contraceptive used does not increase the risk of STIs.
Rationale 3: The pill does not offer a barrier against transmission of STIs.
Rationale 4: Latex condoms, if used correctly, offer some protection against bacterial STIs.
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