You continue to monitor S.K. for the next few hours. Her respiratory status remains stable and she is
feeling more comfortable. The physician prescribes birth control pills to control her bleeding.
He tells her
to take one pill four times a day for the next 5 days or until her bleeding stops. Once the bleeding has
stopped, she should continue using the medication, one pill per day, for the rest of the cycle, then con-
tinue to use the pills for at least three cycles. She will need to follow up with her OB/GyN.
What warning signs and symptoms do you want to tell her about as she starts her
contraceptive pills?
• Because of the higher dose initially, she should be warned to call if she has any "aches." She should
immediately report any acute pain in her head, chest, or extremities.
• Warn her about the possibility of nausea with the extra estrogen boost from this medication. She
might want to take an over-the-counter (OTC) antiemetic 30 minutes before taking the dose.
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