While Caring for a 31-Year-Old Female Client Who Is Initiating

Multiple Choice

While caring for a 31-year-old female client who is initiating therapy with Thalomid (thalidomide) , the nurse recognizes the need for further teaching by which of the following statements.

A) "I can't start the medication until I've had a negative pregnancy test."
B) "I must have a pregnancy test every month for the first 3 months I take this medication."
C) "I must use two methods of birth control while I am taking this medication."
D) "I will not be able to donate blood while taking this medication."