A 19-Year-Old Requests a Prescription for Birth Control Pills to Decrease

question 41

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old requests a prescription for birth control pills to decrease abdominal cramping and headaches during her menstrual periods. Which of these actions should the nurse take first?

• A) Determine whether the patient is sexually active.
• B) Suggest that the patient use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for symptom relief.
• C) Take a personal and family health history from the patient.
• D) Teach the patient about the side effects of oral contraceptives.

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