Multiple Choice
A 19-year-old requests a prescription for birth control pills to decrease abdominal cramping and headaches during her menstrual periods. Which of these actions should the nurse take first?
A) Determine whether the patient is sexually active.
B) Suggest that the patient use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for symptom relief.
C) Take a personal and family health history from the patient.
D) Teach the patient about the side effects of oral contraceptives.
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