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

A patient is taking a combination oral contraceptive (OC) and tells the nurse that she is planning to undergo knee replacement surgery in 2 months. What will the nurse recommend for this patient?

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

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