A client tells the nurse that the ideal form of birth control is something she would not have to take every day and that cannot be seen by others. Which forms of birth control would be appropriate for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Progestin injections
2. Intrauterine device
3. Transdermal patch
4. Combination oral contraceptives
5. Progestin-only oral contraceptives
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Progestin injections are administered every 3 months, eliminating the need to take medication every day.
Rationale 2: Intrauterine devices are not visible to others, and medication does not need to be taken every day.
Rationale 3: A transdermal patch would be visible to others.
Rationale 4: Combination oral contraceptives have to be taken every day to be effective.
Rationale 5: Progestin-only oral contraceptives have to be taken every day to be effective.
Global Rationale: Progestin injections are administered every 3 months, eliminating the need to take medication every day. Intrauterine devices are not visible to others, and medication does not need to be taken every day. A transdermal patch would be visible to others. Combination oral contraceptives have to be taken every day to be effective. Progestin-only oral contraceptives have to be taken every day to be effective.
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