In counseling a client concerning her choice of a method of contraception, the nurse should keep all of the following in mind. What should be given the greatest consideration?
a. Cost of the various methods
b. Knowledge that oral contraceptives are almost 100 percent effective
c. Acceptability of the method for the client
d. Religious preference of the couple
C
Acceptability for the client is the greatest consideration. While cost of the various methods, knowledge that oral contraceptives are almost 100 percent effective, and religious preference of the couple are important factors, they are not the greatest consideration.
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