A client is prescribed an oral contraceptive with estrogen and progesterone. What should the nurse instruct the client about this contraceptive?
Select all that apply.
A) An increase in appetite and weight gain is caused by the estrogen.
B) Headaches and nausea are caused by the progesterone.
C) Breast tenderness occurs because of the estrogen.
D) An increase in blood pressure is caused by the progesterone.
E) Acne and oily skin can occur because of the progesterone.
Answer: C, E
There are possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. Headaches and nausea are caused by the estrogen. Breast tenderness occurs because of the estrogen. Acne and oily skin can occur because of the progesterone. An increase in appetite and weight gain is caused by the progesterone. An increase in blood pressure is caused by the estrogen.
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