A Patient Has Been Experiencing Side Effects with a Combination

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has been experiencing side effects with a combination oral contraceptive, and her provider has ordered a different combination product. The nurse will instruct the patient to do what?

• A) Begin taking the new product immediately.
• B) Change products at the beginning of her next cycle.
• C) Stop taking the old OC 1 week before starting the new OC.
• D) Use an alternate method of contraception for 1 month before starting the new OC.

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