The nurse has provided information to a patient about oral contraceptives. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further education?
A) "Some oral contraceptives protect against STDs."
B) "Hormonal oral contraceptives reduce the risk of ovarian cancer."
C) "Oral contraceptives need to be taken on a daily basis."
D) "Some hormonal contraceptives do not contain estrogen and rely instead on a progestin only."
Ans: A
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