A client who has had a stroke and is taking warfarin (Coumadin) is recovering from a thyroidectomy. The nurse explains that the client must take hormones for life, and that the client should monitor for:
1. increased temperature.
2. bruising or bleeding.
3. pain in the legs.
4. daily heights.
Answer: 2
1. Increased temperature is not a side effect of hormone replacement.
2. The client is on warfarin, which is a blood thinner, and should be instructed to monitor for bleeding and bruising.
3. Pain in the legs is not a side effect of HRT.
4. The nurse monitors the client's height when visiting the office or clinic.
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