Which client is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?
a. 39-year-old with a history of thrombophlebitis
b. 16-year-old with a benign liver tumor
c. 20-year-old who suspects she may be pregnant
d. 43-year-old who does not smoke cigarettes
ANS: D
Heavy cigarette smoking is a contraindication. Oral contraceptives are contraindicated with a history of thrombophlebitis. Liver tumors, benign or malignant, preclude the use of oral contraceptives. Pregnancy is a contraindication.
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