A patient who is 36 years old, weighs 200 pounds, is monogamous, and does not smoke desires birth control. The nurse understands that which contraceptive method is inappropriate for this patient?
1. Intrauterine device
2. Vaginal sponge
3. Combined oral contraceptives
4. Transdermal hormonal contraception
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Rationale 1: This patient may use an intrauterine device.
Rationale 2: This patient may use the vaginal sponge.
Rationale 3: This patient may use combined oral contraceptives.
Rationale 4: Transdermal hormonal contraception is contraindicated because of the patient's obesity.
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