A client calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she has missed taking several of her contraceptive pills during the current cycle. What is the best instruction for the nurse to give the client?

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Missing several contraceptive pills during the current cycle increases the risk of pregnancy. It is recommended that the client use an alternative form of birth control for the rest of the cycle to prevent unintended pregnancy. While missing fewer than three pills may not require immediate action, the nurse should still discuss the importance of taking the pills consistently and provide guidance on what to do if a pill is missed in the future. A pregnancy test is not necessary at this point as it is too early to detect a pregnancy, and suggesting a different form of birth control without addressing the missed pills may not adequately address the client's concerns.

A Client Calls the Clinic and Tells the Nurse That