A client is receiving estrogen therapy. When teaching the client ...

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A client is receiving estrogen therapy. When teaching the client about this therapy, the nurse would inform the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Migraines
  B) Breakthrough bleeding
  C) Changes in libido
  D) Weight gain
  E) Breast tenderness

Question 2

A nurse is conducting a presentation for a group of middle-aged women about menopause and the changes that occur to the female genitourinary system. Which of the following would the nurse include in the discussion? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lengthening of the vaginal wall
  B) Slowed rate of lubrication during sexual arousal
  C) Decreased risk of yeast infection from pH changes
  D) Weakening of the pelvic floor muscles
  E) Thinning of the vaginal walls

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Adverse reactions associated with estrogens include headache, including migraines; breakthrough bleeding, spotting, or changes in menstrual flow; changes in libido; weight gain or loss; and breast pain, enlargement, and tenderness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Genitourinary changes associated with aging include thinning of the vaginal walls with shortening and loss of elasticity; decreased lubrication with a slowing of the rate during sexual arousal; increased risk of yeast infections due to changes in the pH of the environment; and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to stress incontinence.