A Patient Is Taking a Combination Oral Contraceptive (OC) and Reports

A patient is taking a combination oral contraceptive (OC) and reports breast tenderness, edema, and occasional nausea. What will the nurse recommend?

A) The patient should ask her provider about an OC with less progestin.
B) The patient should discuss an alternate method of birth control.
C) The patient should request an OC containing less estrogen.
D) The patient should take the OC at bedtime to reduce side effects.

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