A patient must prevent pregnancy while receiving chemotherapy that could harm a fetus. About which type of birth control should the nurse anticipate teaching the patient?
a. Condom
b. Depot medication
c. Oral contraceptive
d. Diaphragm with spermicide
ANS: C
Oral contraceptives are the most effective for preventing pregnancy during chemotherapy. B. Depot medications are not immediately affective. A. D. Barrier methods are the least effective method of birth control.
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