A 40-year-old woman who smokes desires a reliable contraceptive method. Which should the nurse recommend to this patient?
A) An ovulation suppressant
B) A condom and spermicide
C) A spermicidal suppository
D) The rhythm (calendar) method
B
Feedback:
Women who are 40 years of age and smoke should not take ovulation suppressants. Irregular menstrual cycles make natural methods difficult. Women older than the age of 40 may have vaginal dryness, so a spermicidal suppository would not be effective. The best option is for the patient to use a condom and spermicide.
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