A Patient at a Walk-In Clinic Requests Oral Contraceptives (OCs)

A patient at a walk-in clinic requests oral contraceptives (OCs) because she heard they can prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) . On which understanding should the nurse base the response to the patient?

A) Only OCs with estrogen and progestin can prevent STDs.
B) Not enough research has been done to prove that OCs can prevent STDs.
C) There is no connection between OC use and risk of STDs.
D) OCs provide excellent protection against most STDs.