A female client is prescribed estrogen (Alora) for hot flashes associated with menopause. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client regarding this medication?
1. "Hot flashes can increase."
2. "Weight gain can occur."
3. "Breast tenderness and spotting are side effects."
4. "Abdominal pain is to be expected."
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The nurse should instruct the client prescribed estrogen (Alora) that side effects include breast tenderness, nausea, depression, headache, and spotting (bleeding). Hot flashes do not increase with this medication. Weight gain is not a documented side effect of this medication. Abdominal pain is not an expected side effect of this medication.
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