The nurse is providing education to a client with a new prescription for progestin-only pills (POPs). Which statement about POPs is appropriate for the nurse to include?

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The nurse is providing education to a client with a new prescription for progestin-only pills (POPs).  Which statement about POPs is appropriate for the nurse to include?

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Progestin-only pills (POPs), a form of oral contraception, work by thickening cervical mucus (ie, hinders sperm motility), thinning the endometrium (ie, hinders implantation), and preventing ovulation. Cervical mucus changes last only approximately 24 hours, so the client must take the pill at the same time every day for it to be effective. If the pill is taken ≥3 hours late, a barrier method (eg, condom) is advised until the pill is taken correctly for 2 days (Option B). (Option A) An additional POP should be taken if diarrhea or vomiting occurs within 3 hours of the last dose. (Option C) In a POP pack, there are no inactive pills. The client does not take a break from the hormone to menstruate; subsequently, breakthrough bleeding is commonly reported. (Option D) Signs of deep venous thrombosis (eg, calf pain, warmth, swelling) are especially concerning for clients taking estrogen-containing contraceptives, as estrogen increases the risk for blood clots. In contrast, POPs have a low cardiovascular risk profile (eg, hypertension, venous thromboembolism). Educational objective: Progestin-only pills work by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the endometrium, and preventing ovulation. If the pill is taken ≥3 hours late, a barrier method (eg, condom) is advised until the pill is taken correctly for 2 days.

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