The nurse explains to a client who is taking oral contraceptives that these drugs can cause
1. thrombophlebitis.
2. hypotension.
3. weight loss.
4. pregnancy.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Thrombophlebitis can occur, especially in those who smoke.
Rationale 2: Hypertension, not hypotension, can occur with oral contraceptives.
Rationale 3: Usually, weight gain occurs with oral contraceptives.
Rationale 4: Oral contraceptives do not cause pregnancy.
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