A woman has been taking a progestin-only oral contraceptive and will begin using a vaginal ring. The nurse will teach the patient to insert the ring:
a. the day the last pill is taken and use backup contraception for 7 days.
b. 1 week before taking the last pill.
c. 1 to 5 days after taking the last pill and use backup contraception for 2 days.
d. within 7 days after taking the last pill.
A
When patients who have been using a progestin-only OC begin using a vaginal ring, they should be instructed to insert the ring on the last day of the pill and use backup contraception for 7 days.
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