A client has been prescribed raloxifene hydrochloride (Evista). What information about side effects should the nurse include in the client teaching about the medication? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Hot flashes
2. Breast pain
3. Sinus headache
4. Vaginal bleeding
5. Endometriosis
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 2: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike 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, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 5: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Global Rationale: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding. Sinus headache is incorrect. This medication causes migraine headaches.
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