The nurse is teaching a client with infertility about the medication clomiphene (Clomid). Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "This medication stimulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone."
B) "This medication stimulates follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)."
C) "This medication stimulates luteinizing hormone (LH)."
D) "This medication increases my estrogen levels so I can ovulate."
Answer: C
Clomiphene (Clomid) stimulates LH, resulting in the maturation of more ovarian follicles than would normally occur. Clomiphene (Clomid) does not increase estrogen levels or stimulate FSH and gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
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