The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman who has chosen not to breastfeed her infant. She asks why she cannot use drugs to suppress lactation. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Hormonal drugs are not as effective as complementary therapies."
b. "Hormonal drugs cause increased constipation."
c. "Hormonal drugs increase the risk of blood clots."
d. "Hormonal drugs promote uterine atony."
ANS: C
Estrogenic drug therapy is less common than in the past because of the increased risk of thrombophlebitis. They are more effective than complementary drugs. They do not increase constipation or promote uterine atony.
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