A patient in the women's clinic asks the nurse, "How is the cervical mucus method of contraception different from the rhythm method?" The appropriate response by the nurse is that the cervical mucus method:

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The cervical mucus method of contraception is based on the changes in cervical mucus throughout a woman's menstrual cycle, while the rhythm method is based on the length of the menstrual cycle. Thus, the cervical mucus method is generally more effective for women with irregular cycles as it monitors changes in cervical mucus instead of relying solely on a regular cycle. The other options are incorrect because religious beliefs do not typically determine the acceptance of a specific contraceptive method, the cervical mucus method does not require an artificial substance or device, and it is not necessarily harder to work with than the rhythm method.

A Patient in the Women's Clinic Asks the Nurse, "How