Question

A client has just begun taking an oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestin. The nurse should explain that full contraceptive benefits won't occur until the client has taken the drug for at least:

a. 1 week
b. 2 weeks
c. 3 weeks
d. 4 weeks

Answer 1

The nurse should explain that full contraceptive benefits won't occur until the client has taken the oral contraceptive for at least 3 weeks.

Step-by-step explanation:

An oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progestin takes time to provide full contraceptive benefits. The nurse should explain to the client that it won't occur until the client has taken the drug for at least 3 weeks.