Clients receiving oral contraceptives containing progestin only should be instructed that they are more likely to experience:

a. GI upset.
b. menstrual irregularities.
c. weight gain.
d. edema.


ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is as common with all types of oral contraceptives.
B Correct: Most combination oral contraceptives do not have this adverse effect.
C Incorrect: This is as common with all types of oral contraceptives.
D Incorrect: This is as common with all types of oral contraceptives.

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