Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1971 of 2368
A client taking combination oral contraceptives reports which symptom that needs immediate notification of the provider?
- Mild nausea during the first weeks
- Sudden, severe headache that is worse than usual
- Sore breasts
- Spotting between periods
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Correct answer: Sudden, severe headache that is worse than usual
Nausea, sore breasts, and spotting are common effects that usually resolve in two to three months. A sudden, severe headache needs immediate reporting.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Oral Contraceptives. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026