The Nurse Is Assessing the 19-Year-Old Female Patient in the Women's

The nurse is assessing the 19-year-old female patient in the women's health clinic. She reports that for the past several months, she has had lower abdominal pain, elimination issues, and mood swings, and her acne is worse the week before menstruation. The health care provider has prescribed oral contraceptives. The patient asks the nurse for the reason for the prescription. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A) "Pregnancy should be avoided because the hormonal shift would place the fetus at risk for birth defects."
B) "The hormones in the oral contraceptives can maintain estrogen-progesterone hormones to alleviate discomfort."
C) "Oral contraceptives may provide an increase in the hormones to help with your possible infertility issues."
D) "Oral contraceptives may balance the chemical changes in your brain to alleviate the depression symptoms."