A client has been prescribed raloxifene (Evista). What information about side effects should the nurse include in the client teaching about the medication?(Select all that apply.)
1. Hot flashes
2. Breast pain
3. Sinus headache
4. Vaginal bleeding
5. Hyperlipidemia
1, 2, 4
Rationale 1: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flu-like symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 2: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flu-like symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 3:Sinus headache is incorrect. This medication causes migraine headaches.
Rationale 4: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flu-like symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 5:Hyperlipidemia does not need to be included in teaching of the client.
Global Rationale: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flu-like symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding. Sinus headacheand hyperlipidemia are incorrect. This medication causes migraine headaches.
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