A client 40-year-old woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She reports having researched the use of tamoxifen. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the medication? Select all that apply
1. "The medication has been shown to reduce the recurrence of breast cancer by more than 10%.".
2. "The medication is a form of hormonal therapy.".
3. "The medication has been shown to reduce the mortality rate associated with breast cancer.".
4. "The medication is best for use in perimenopausal women.".
5. "The medication is limited to use in postmenopausal women.".
1. "The medication has been shown to reduce the recurrence of breast cancer by more than 10%.".
2. "The medication is a form of hormonal therapy.".
3. "The medication has been shown to reduce the mortality rate associated with breast cancer.".
Rationale:
Rationale: "The medication has been shown to reduce the recurrence of breast cancer by more than 10%.". The medication has been shown to reduce the reoccurrence of breast cancer by 26%. "The medication is a form of hormonal therapy.". Tamoxifen is a form of hormone therapy. The medication interferes with the ability of the breast cancer to utilize estrogen. "The medication has been shown to reduce the mortality rate associated with breast cancer.". The medication has been shown to reduce mortality rate by 14%. "The medication is best for use in perimenopausal women.". It can be used in women with breast cancer, regardless of menopause status. "The medication is limited to use in postmenopausal women.". It can be used in women with breast cancer, regardless of menopause status.
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