The LPN/LVN is preparing to educate a healthy patient regarding methods of birth control. The patient's history indicates she is a member of the Mormon Church. The LPN/LVN is aware that education of this patient should include information related to
a. oral contraceptives.
b. natural family planning.
c. barrier methods.
d. spermicides.
ANS: B
Mormon beliefs and practices allow natural methods of birth control. Artificial means may be used when the physical or emotional health of the woman is in question. Because the patient is healthy, educational information should relate to natural family planning methods.
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