The client is scheduled to begin treatment with clomiphene citrate (Clomid). Which aspect of the client's medical history would cause the nurse to contact the primary care provider?
a. Cardiac arrhythmia
b. Fibroid tumors
c. Hypertension
d. Underweight
ANS: B
Clomid is contraindicated when the client has experienced fibroids.
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