The nurse has provided information to a client about oral contraceptives. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for further education?
A) "Some oral contraceptives protect against STIs."
B) "Hormonal oral contraceptives reduce the risk of ovarian cancer."
C) "Oral contraceptives need to be taken on a daily basis."
D) "Some hormonal contraceptives do not contain estrogen and rely instead on aprogestin only."
Ans: A
Feedback:
Oral contraceptives need to be taken on a daily basis to prevent breakthrough ovulation. Oral contraceptives do not protect against STIs and clients still need to use STI protection such as condoms. In addition to preventing pregnancy, hormonal contraceptives have many health benefits, including reducing the risk for ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer, reducing symptoms of premenstrual discomforts, decreasing blood loss and anemia, reducing symptoms of endometriosis, and many other benefits.
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