A 17-year-old client says she wants to use "the pill." Important baseline information that must be collected prior to oral contraceptives being prescribed includes
a. frequency of alcohol use c. nutritional assess-ment
b. history of throm-bophlebitis d. presence of mono-gamous partner
B
Oral contraceptives increase the risk of thrombophlebitis and are contraindicated in women with a history of thrombophlebitis. Frequency of alcohol use does not have an impact on oral contraceptive use. Although a nutritional assessment is an important part of the assessment process, it does not have a bearing on the use of oral contraceptives. Presence of a monogamous partner is not a prerequisite for using oral contraceptives.
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