Julie Campbell is a 35 -year-old college student. She presents to student health services requesting oral contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Julie's medical history reveals that she is taking hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg orally every day for "fluid retention." She is a cigarette smoker (a half a pack per day).
- What is the best nursing intervention regarding contraception in this case?
- Julie tells the nurse practitioner that other options for birth control are not desirable and taking the pill is her preferred method. What information can the nurse provide to have her reconsider?