The 70-year-old woman who is considering coming off of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the reduction of postmenopausal discomfort asks the nurse what advantage is offered by tamoxifen, also called a "designer estrogen."
The nurse's best response is that tamoxifen:
a. provides estrogen to some tissues while acting as an antiestrogen to others.
b. has no side effects.
c. needs to be taken only once a week.
d. improves the skin turgor and complexion.
ANS: A
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a. Care of a suprapubic catheter b. Self-catheterization technique c. Technique for applying a permanent pouch d. Technique for irrigating a ureteral catheter
The nurse is preparing a seminar on breastfeeding for a group of pregnant patients. Which information should the nurse include during this seminar?
A) Uterine involution is slowed by breastfeeding. B) Breastfeeding enhances bonding with the infant. C) Breastfeeding might increase the risk of breast cancer. D) Breastfeeding mothers have a decreased risk of developing thrombophlebitis.
About one-half of clients who are diagnosed with kidney stones will have a recurrence within 10 years. When providing education to a client recovering from kidney stones, it is important for the nurse to stress the importance of:
1. Avoiding calcium containing foods. 2. Increasing fluid intake. 3. Maintaining a high sodium diet. 4. Increasing proteins from animal sources.
A nurse is contemplating the concerns of nursing education in the future. The nurse concludes that the concerns are (Select all that apply.)
a. career mobility b. the changing student profile, c. the aging population, d. the shift from inpatient to outpatient nurs-ing services, e. general interest in nursing as a profession,