An adolescent client has been taking oral contraceptives for the last 6 months for treatment of an irregular menstrual cycle.Which statement indicates that the client has met the goals of treatment?

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The goal of treating an irregular menstrual cycle with oral contraceptives is to regulate the cycle, so the client's periods occur every 21-35 days. Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it indicates that the client's menstrual cycle has become regular. While options B, C, and D may be positive outcomes of oral contraceptive use, they do not necessarily indicate that the primary treatment goal of regulating the menstrual cycle has been achieved.

An Adolescent Client Has Been Taking Oral Contraceptives for the Last