Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of the contraceptive injection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera) may cause a delay in return to fertility, sometimes up to 18 months. It is given every 3 months, does not protect against STIs, and is not taken orally.