A nurse is teaching a young adult patient about oral contraceptives, which the patient will soon begin taking. The patient's primary concern is the effectiveness of the medication in preventing pregnancy
The nurse should teach the patient that oral contraceptives, when taken consistently, are how effective in preventing pregnancy? A) Between 96% and 98%
B) Approximately 98.5%
C) Highly effective, but partially dependent on genetic factors
D) Nearly 100%
D
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When taken correctly, estrogen–progestin contraceptive preparations are nearly 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Genetics do not significantly affect treatment.
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A nurse needs to take the BP of a new patient admitted to the unit. The patient has an arteriovenous fistula in her left lower arm and a right sided mastectomy. which is the best site and proper technique to measure blood pressure on this patient.
A. Left upper arm, standard cuff size, auscultate brachial artery. B. Left thigh, appropriate sized cuff, supine patient position C. Left ankle, standard cuff size, auscultate dorsalis pedis. D. right lower arm , appropriate size cuff, auscultate radial artery.