The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed the contraceptive Seasonale. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?

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Seasonale is a combination oral contraceptive that is taken for 84 days followed by 7 days of placebo pills. The client correctly states that she will not take pills for 7 days after taking pills for 84 days. Option A describes the standard 21-day pill pack with a 7-day placebo break, which is not applicable to Seasonale. Option B describes the NuvaRing, which is a vaginal ring contraceptive. Option D describes the contraceptive patch, which is a weekly application.

The Nurse Has Provided Education for a Client Prescribed the Contraceptive