A client taking oral contraceptives tells the nurse she is experiencing nausea and breast tenderness and is afraid she might be pregnant. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. Instruct the client to take an at-home pregnancy test.
B. Instruct the client to come to the clinic to evaluate their birth control prescription.
C. Reassure the client that these symptoms can be a side effect of oral contraceptives.
D. Ask the client if she is premenstrual.
Answer: C
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