20-year-old woman will soon begin taking oral contraceptives for the first time. What advice should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) "Make sure to seek care quickly if you experience bad headaches, calf pain, or changes in vision."
B) "It will take 10 to 12 weeks before the birth control pills will actually prevent pregnancy, so be vigilant with other contraceptives until then."
C) "Some women get some pain in their chest or abdomen when they take oral contraceptives, but this will pass as your body gets used to them."
D) "You need to carefully consider whether you might want to get pregnant later in your life."
A
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