Author Question: A nurse provides education to a patient starting estrogen-progestin hormone therapy. The patient ... (Read 41 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse provides education to a patient starting estrogen-progestin hormone therapy. The patient questions the purpose of the progestin component. The nurse's best response would be

a. It prevents uncontrolled endometrial proliferation.
b. It allows for less fluid retention.
c. It protects against bone loss.
d. It prevents blood clots.

Question 2

A nurse reconstitutes a dose of growth hormone. After adding the diluent, the nurse notices that the preparation is cloudy. What action should be taken?

a. The drug should be administered as ordered.
b. The drug should be discarded and another dose ordered from the pharmacy.
c. The drug should be shaken.
d. The order should be canceled.

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
In the absence of sufficient progesterone, estrogen puts the endometrium in a state of continuous proliferation.
Progestin does not allow for less fluid retention, protect against bone loss, or prevent blood clots.

Answer to Question 2

b