More side effects are observed when estrogens are used to treat certain cancers. Which conclusion by the nurse is most correct?
1. In this case, estrogens are used for short term.
2. Side effect risk increases due to chronic disease present.
3. Symptoms of cancer mimic estrogen use.
4. Higher doses are used, so more side effects are observed.
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Rationale 1: The risk of side effects does not increase because of chronic disease; it is doserelated.
Rationale 2: The risk of side effects does not increase because of chronic disease; it is doserelated.
Rationale 3: Symptoms of the cancer are separate from side effects of estrogen use as treatment.
Rationale 4: Estrogens are used to reduce unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause and to treat certain types of cancers. Higher doses are used for these conditions; thus, more side effects are observed.
Global Rationale: Estrogens are used to reduce unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause and to treat certain types of cancers. Higher doses are used for these conditions; thus, more side effects are observed. The risk of side effects does not increase because of chronic disease; it is doserelated. Symptoms of the cancer are separate from side effects of estrogen use as treatment.
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