ATI RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2019 B Questions and Answers + Rationale

ATI RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2019 B Questions and Answers + Rationale

>>A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for combined oral contraceptives about potential adverse effects of the medication. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider?

 Answers- Shortness of breath

A. Shortness of breath

The nurse should instruct the client to notify the provider immediately of any shortness of breath. Shortness of breath and chest pain can indicate a pulmonary embolus or myocardial infarction. Also, the nurse should instruct the client to notify the provider of other adverse effects that can indicate potential complications, including abdominal pain, sudden or persistent headaches, blurred vision, and severe leg pain.