An adolescent client will receive Depo-Provera as a method of birth control. She asks the nurse how long the drug will be effective. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. 2 months
2. 6 months
3. 1 year
4. 3 months
4
Rationale 1: Depo-Provera is effective for 3 months.
Rationale 2: Depo-Provera is effective for 3 months, not 6 months.
Rationale 3: Depo-Provera is effective for 3 months, not 1 year.
Rationale 4: Depo-Provera is effective for 3 months.
Global Rationale: Depo-Provera is effective for 3 months.
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