The nurse is teaching a 15-year-old female patient and her parents about an antibiotic the adolescent will begin taking. The drug is known to decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). The nurse will:

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The nurse should inform the adolescent privately that the medication may decrease the effectiveness of OCPs to respect her privacy and confidentiality. It is also important to provide the patient with alternative methods of birth control and encourage her to discuss with her physician which method is appropriate for her. The nurse should not disclose the patient's medical information to her parents without the patient's consent.

The Nurse Is Teaching a 15-Year-Old Female Patient and Her