The Nurse Is Preparing Discharge Instructions for a Client Who

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who will be taking penicillin G.The client tells the nurse she is also taking birth control pills.What is the nurse's best response?

• A)"You may continue taking the birth control pills as the only means of contraception."
• B)"If you feel you do not need to take the antibiotic,you don't need to."
• C)"You do not need to take your birth control pills while taking this medication."
• D)"You will need to use another form of contraception while taking the antibiotic and for at least 1 month after you finish treatment."

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