A Patient Is Taking a Combination Oral Contraceptive (OC) and Reports

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking a combination oral contraceptive (OC) and reports breast tenderness, edema, and occasional nausea. What will the nurse recommend?

• A) The patient should ask her provider about an OC with less progestin.
• B) The patient should discuss an alternate method of birth control.
• C) The patient should request an OC containing less estrogen.
• D) The patient should take the OC at bedtime to reduce side effects.

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