A female patient is having difficulty accepting the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease because of being "on the pill" for years. Which information should the nurse provide to aid this patient?
A. Skipping doses could have caused the disease.
B. Oral contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
C. Type of birth control pill being used needs to be changed.
D. Some diseases are virulent, and the pill will not provide protection.
Answer: B
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