A nurse is conducting a presentation for a young adult women's group about oral contraceptives and the risks. Which of the following would the nurse include as an increased risk?
A) Fibrocystic breast disease
B) Ovarian cysts
C) Endometrial cancer
D) Hepatic adenoma
Ans: D
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The risks of hepatic adenoma may be increased with the use of oral contraceptives. Oral contraceptives also increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, thromboembolic disorders, strokes, visual disturbances, gallbladder disease, hypertension, and fetal abnormalities. The risks of fibrocystic breast disease, ovarian cysts, and endometrial cancer are decreased, not increased, with the use of oral contraceptives.
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