Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for combined oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Depression. Combined oral contraceptives can potentially cause mood changes, including depression, as they can affect hormone levels. Other choices are incorrect as polyuria is excessive urination (not a common adverse effect of oral contraceptives), hypotension is low blood pressure (not typically associated with oral contraceptives), and urticaria is hives (not a common side effect of oral contraceptives).