You are assessing a client for possible cardiovascular side effects of COCs related to hormone dosage. Your assessment would most likely reveal which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Capillary fragility d. Telangiectasis
b. Increased breast size e. Dizziness
c. Hypermenorrhea f. Deep vein thrombosis
A, D, F
The cardiovascular side effects of COCs related to hormone dosage include estrogen excess, capillary fragility, cerebrovascular accident, deep vein thrombosis, telangiectasis, and thromboembolic disease. Increased breast size and hypermenorrhea are reproductive side effects, and dizziness is a premenstrual side effect.
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