in order to determine if Ms. Phillips is a good candidate for the medication, Depo-Provera, the nurse asked Ms. Phillips if she:

### Ms. Phillips was asked if she is planning on becoming pregnant.

## Step1: Identify the Medication### Depo-Provera is a type of birth control that is injected into a person's body. It prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the egg, and thinning the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting.## Step2: Understand the Medication's Impact on Pregnancy### Depo-Provera can interfere with a woman's ability to become pregnant. It can also affect fertility, making it harder for a woman to get pregnant after she stops using it.## Step3: Determine the Relevance of Pregnancy Status### Given the potential impact of Depo-Provera on fertility and the possibility of pregnancy, it is crucial to determine if Ms. Phillips is planning on becoming pregnant. This is to ensure that she understands the implications of the medication on her fertility and the potential impact on her pregnancy if she becomes pregnant while taking it.