Question

A nurse evaluates that a client understands the most common side effects of estrogen in oral contraceptives when the client says, I should notify the physician when I:

A. stop having menstrual periods.
B. feel depressed and lack energy.
C. experience nausea and vomiting.
D. have very light menstrual periods.

Answer 1

When taking estrogen in oral contraceptives, the client should notify the physician if they stop having menstrual periods, feel depressed and lack energy, experience nausea and vomiting, or have very light menstrual periods.

Step-by-step explanation:

When taking estrogen in oral contraceptives, the client should notify the physician in the following situations:

1. Stopping or missing menstrual periods (option A)
2. Experiencing depression and lack of energy (option B)
3. Experiencing nausea and vomiting (option C)
4. Having very light menstrual periods (option D)

These are all common side effects of estrogen in oral contraceptives and may indicate a need for further evaluation by a healthcare professional.