1. If a woman is using progestin injections for contraception, it is important for her to return for a follow-up appointment. The nurse should instruct the client to return for an appointment in 12 weeks, or three months, which is the recommended interval for progestin injection administration. At this appointment, the nurse can assess the client's response to the medication, provide education and counseling, and administer the next dose of the injection.
2. If a nulligravid client calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she forgot to take her oral contraceptive that morning, the nurse should advise the client to take the missed pill as soon as possible, even if it means taking two pills in one day. The nurse should also instruct the client to use a backup method of contraception, such as condoms, for the next seven days to prevent pregnancy. Additionally, the nurse should remind the client to take her pills at the same time every day to maintain the effectiveness of the medication.