Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)
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ACHES
- A-Abdominal Pain
- C-Chest Pain
- H-Headache
- E-Eye Problems
- S-Severe Leg Pain
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Because oral contraceptives can cause clots, we should monitor for the following serious complications in patients taking oral contraceptives: abdominal pain, chest pain, headache, eye problems, swelling or aching in the legs or thighs.
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