Which of the following data on a client's health history would the nurse identify as contributing to the client's risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
A) Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years
B) Ovarian cyst 2 years ago
C) Recurrent pelvic infections
D) Heavy, irregular menses
C
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In the general population, most cases of ectopic pregnancy are the result of tubal scarring secondary to pelvic inflammatory disease. Oral contraceptives, ovarian cysts, and heavy, irregular menses are not considered risk factors for ectopic pregnancy.
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