A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients.
The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
A client who has a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg.
A client who has a menstrual cycle every 14 days.
A client who has a hematocrit of 39%.
A 15-year-old client who has acne.
The Correct Answer is A
A client who has a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg. Hypertension is a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Choice B is incorrect because having a menstrual cycle every 14 days is not a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Choice C is incorrect because having a hematocrit of 39% is not a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Choice D is incorrect because being 15 years old and having acne is not a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A client who has a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg. Hypertension is a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Choice B is incorrect because having a menstrual cycle every 14 days is not a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Choice C is incorrect because having a hematocrit of 39% is not a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Choice D is incorrect because being 15 years old and having acne is not a contraindication to oral contraceptives.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Compartment syndrome is a condition where increased pressure within a muscle compartment causes muscle and nerve damage along with pain.
One of the symptoms of compartment syndrome is severe pain that increases with the stretching of muscles.
Choice A is not correct because blue-looking nail beds on the toes are not a symptom of compartment syndrome.
Choice B is not correct because a weak femoral pulse is not a symptom of compartment syndrome.
Choice C is not correct because the inability to plantarflex the foot is not a symptom of compartment syndrome.
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