A patient who was recently prescribed an oral contraceptive…

A patient who was recently prescribed an oral contraceptive calls the nurse to ask for advice. She has forgotten to take her pill for the last 3 days and wants to know how long she and her boyfriend should use a second form of protection. How should the nurse respond?

An adolescent client diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop…

An adolescent client diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop chemotherapy treatments. The parents of the client, however, want the healthcare team to continue all treatments as necessary. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when providing care to this client and family?