The Nurse Is Assisting a New Mother Who Returns to a Clinic

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting a new mother who returns to a clinic for a 6-week visit. What instructions about birth control should the nurse provide?

• A)"As long as you are breastfeeding, you will not get pregnant."
• B)"You should avoid having intercourse until you are finished breastfeeding."
• C)"You should plan to use birth control; breastfeeding is not a reliable form of contraception."
• D)"Breastfeeding has no effect on your ability to conceive."

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