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asmith134

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A client is prescribed a selective estrogen receptor modulator as treatment for ovarian cancer. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding side effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Hot flashes
  2. Blood clots
  3. Drop in blood pressure
  4. Reduce libido
  5. Increased risk of developing other cancer
  6. Weight gain

Question 2

A client at 20 weeks gestation is scheduled for an ultrasound to diagnose fetal abnormalities. The nurse realizes that this diagnostic test is used to identify which of the following fetal anomalies? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Diabetes mellitus
  2. Spina bifida
  3. Congestive heart failure
  4. Hydrocephaly
  5. Gastritis
  6. Microcephaly


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tashiedavis420

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Side effects of selective estrogen modulator medications include hot flashes, blood clots, loss of interest in sex, and a higher risk of other cancers. Drop in blood pressure and weight gain are not side effects associated with this classification of medication.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4, 6
Ultrasound scanning is used to identify the fetal conditions of spina bifida, hydrocephaly, and microcephaly. Ultrasound scanning is not used to identify fetal diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, or gastritis.


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