A clinic nurse is meeting with a 38-year-old patient who states that she would like to resume using oral contraceptives, which she used for several years during her twenties
What assessment question is most likely to reveal a potential contraindication to oral contraceptive use?
A) "Have you ever had surgery?"
B) "Have you ever had a sexually transmitted infection?"
C) "When did you last have your blood sugar levels checked?"
D) "Do you smoke?"
Ans: D
Feedback:
Women who smoke and who are 35 years of age or older should not take oral contraceptives because of an increased risk for cardiac problems. Previous surgeries, STIs, and blood sugar instability do not necessarily contraindicate the use of oral contraceptives.
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