A[1][2] 31-year-old female client wishes to begin taking oral contraceptives.The medical history indicates that the client had a deep vein thrombosis three years ago.After reviewing the objectives set forth in Healthy People 2020,which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

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Based on the client's medical history of deep vein thrombosis, the nurse should inform the client that taking oral contraceptives increases the risk of developing clots. The nurse should not provide a prescription without further assessment or recommend that the client take blood thinners without an order from the healthcare provider. Also, performing a Homan's test is not recommended for routine screening of deep vein thrombosis.

A[1][2] 31-Year-Old Female Client Wishes to Begin Taking Oral Contraceptives