Which would be the highest priority health teaching about serious side effects of oral contraceptives?
a. Severe abdominal pain should be reported.
b. Constipation usually will occur in all clients.
c. Hearing loss has been reported in some clients.
d. Blood clots usually occur only if the client is obese.
ANS: A
As an outcome of the discussion about serious side effects, teach the client the acronym ACHES for dangerous side effects that must be reported to a health care provider:
A: Abdominal pain (severe)
C: Chest pain or shortness of breath
H: Headaches that are severe; dizziness, weakness, numbness, speech difficulties
E: Eye disorders including blurring or loss of vision
S: Severe leg pain or swelling in the calf or thigh
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