The nurse in a fertility clinic is working with a woman who has been undergoing infertility treatment with clomiphene citrate (Clomid) and menotropin (Repronex). Which statement would the nurse expect the woman to make?
1. "I feel moody so much of the time."
2. "If this doesn't work, I think my husband will leave me."
3. "This combination of medications will guarantee a pregnancy."
4. "My risk of twins or triplets is the same as the general population's."
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Rationale 1: Moodiness is a common side effect when menotropins are used for infertility treatment.
Rationale 2: Although infertility can be stressful on a marriage relationship, the nurse does not expect a marriage to end if pregnancy is not achieved.
Rationale 3: There is no guarantee for any medication.
Rationale 4: Multifetal pregnancies are more likely when any medication is used to stimulate fertility.
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