A client is prescribed an oral contraceptive that contains estrogen and progesterone. What information should the nurse include when educating the client about this contraceptive? Select all that apply.

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A)There are a variety of possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen component of these contraceptives may cause headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and an increase in blood pressure. The progesterone portion may cause acne, oily skin, an increase in appetite, and weight gain.
B)There are a variety of possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen component of these contraceptives may cause headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and an increase in blood pressure. The progesterone portion may cause acne, oily skin, an increase in appetite, and weight gain.
C)There are a variety of possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen component of these contraceptives may cause headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and an increase in blood pressure. The progesterone portion may cause acne, oily skin, an increase in appetite, and weight gain.
D)There are a variety of possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen component of these contraceptives may cause headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and an increase in blood pressure. The progesterone portion may cause acne, oily skin, an increase in appetite, and weight gain.
E)There are a variety of possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. The estrogen component of these contraceptives may cause headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and an increase in blood pressure. The progesterone portion may cause acne, oily skin, an increase in appetite, and weight gain.

A Client Is Prescribed an Oral Contraceptive That Contains Estrogen