The nurse is teaching a client with infertility about the ...

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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.

Question 2

A client is prescribed an oral contraceptive with estrogen and progesterone. What should the nurse instruct the client about this contraceptive?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) An increase in appetite and weight gain is caused by the estrogen.
  B) Headaches and nausea are caused by the progesterone.
  C) Breast tenderness occurs because of the estrogen.
  D) An increase in blood pressure is caused by the progesterone.
  E) Acne and oily skin can occur because of the progesterone.

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Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, E

There are possible side effects when taking oral contraceptives that contain both estrogen and progesterone. Headaches and nausea are caused by the estrogen. Breast tenderness occurs because of the estrogen. Acne and oily skin can occur because of the progesterone. An increase in appetite and weight gain is caused by the progesterone. An increase in blood pressure is caused by the estrogen.