When teaching women who are taking progestins, the nurse should instruct them to do which of the following if they believe they are pregnant?
a. discontinue them and see their health care provider.
b. continue them and see their health care provider.
c. delay any action until the end of their cycle to see if menstruation occurs.
d. continue the pills and do nothing special.
ANS: A
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A Correct: These can harm the developing fetus.
B Incorrect: The medication should be stopped and the health care provider notified.
C Incorrect: The medication should be stopped and the health care provider notified.
D Incorrect: The medication should be stopped and the health care provider notified.
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