A woman is having difficulty accepting the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease because she has 'been on the pill' for years. What information can the nurse provide to this woman?

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It is important for the nurse to educate the patient that oral contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. The woman may have a sense of false security due to taking the pill, but it does not prevent the spread of infections.

A Woman Is Having Difficulty Accepting the Diagnosis of a Sexually