The nurse is obtaining a history on a patient who is seeking oral contraceptives.Which condition would contraindicate the use of oral contraceptives?

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Thromboembolic disease (blood clots) is a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives due to the increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Individuals with a history of thromboembolic disease or a predisposition to it should be offered alternative forms of contraception.

The Nurse Is Obtaining a History on a Patient Who