Which symptom in a client using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician immediately?
a. 5-lb weight gain
b. Leg pain and edema
c. Decrease in menstrual flow
d. Increased pigmentation of the face
ANS: B
Oral contraceptives increase clotting factors, which place the woman at risk for thrombophlebitis. Leg pain and edema are symptoms of thrombophlebitis. A 5-lb weight gain can be expected. A decrease in menstrual flow is an expected finding. Increased pigmentation of the face is a common finding.
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