A 38-year-old female patient states that she is using topical fluorouracil to treat actinic keratoses on her face.Which additional assessment information will be most important for the nurse to obtain?

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Because fluorouracil is teratogenic,it is essential that the patient use a reliable method of birth control.The other information is also important for the nurse to obtain,but lack of reliable birth control has the most potential for serious adverse medication effects.

A 38-Year-Old Female Patient States That She Is Using Topical