The nurse teaches a female client the importance of not smoking while taking oral contraceptives. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?
1. "I can only smoke half a pack per day."
2. "Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular problems."
3. "There is no problem with smoking."
4. "I should stop smoking if I get pregnant."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: "I can only smoke half a pack per day" is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives.
Rationale 2: "Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular problems" is true.
Rationale 3: "There is no problem with smoking" is incorrect because the client should not smoke if taking oral contraceptives.
Rationale 4: "I should stop smoking if I get pregnant" is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives, and should not get pregnant if taking the medication correctly.
Global Rationale: "Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular problems" is true. "I can only smoke half a pack per day" is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives. "There is no problem with smoking" is incorrect because the client should not smoke if taking oral contraceptives. "I should stop smoking if I get pregnant" is incorrect because the client should not smoke when taking oral contraceptives, and should not get pregnant if taking the medication correctly.
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