A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients about contraceptive methods. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. A cervical cap is recommended for clients who have an abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) test: A cervical cap is not recommended for clients with abnormal Pap results because it may irritate the cervix or complicate follow-up care. Clients should wait until any cervical abnormalities are resolved before using this method. B. Hormonal contraceptive methods decrease the client's risk for hypertension: Hormonal contraceptives, particularly those containing estrogen, can actually increase the risk of hypertension and thromboembolic events in some clients, rather than reduce it. Blood pressure monitoring is recommended during use. C. Fertility awareness-based methods are more effective than hormonal methods: Fertility awareness methods generally have higher failure rates compared to hormonal contraceptives. Hormonal methods provide more reliable pregnancy prevention when used correctly. D. Barrier methods can be used by clients who are breastfeeding: Barrier methods, such as condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps, are safe for breastfeeding clients because they do not affect milk production or hormone levels. They provide effective contraception without interfering with lactation.