A client has been prescribed raloxifene hydrochloride (Evista). ...

[@Brianna17]

A client has been prescribed raloxifene hydrochloride (Evista). What information about side effects should the nurse include in the client teaching about the medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Hot flashes
  2. Breast pain
  3. Sinus headache
  4. Vaginal bleeding
  5. Endometriosis

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a woman with osteoporosis. Based on this diagnosis, the nurse teaches the woman that she is at risk for fractures to occur in which locations? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Hips
  2. Skull
  3. Fingers
  4. Wrists
  5. Forearms

[Swizqar]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 2: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 3: Sinus headache is incorrect. This medication causes migraine headaches.
Rationale 4: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.
Rationale 5: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding.

Global Rationale: Common adverse effects are hot flashes, migraine headache, flulike symptoms, endometrial disorder, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding. Sinus headache is incorrect. This medication causes migraine headaches.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 2: The skull is not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.
Rationale 3: The fingers are not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.
Rationale 4: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.
Rationale 5: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine.

Global Rationale: In women with osteoporosis, fractures often occur in the hips, wrists, forearms, or spine. The skull is not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis. The fingers are not a likely place for a fracture related to osteoporosis.

[@Brianna17]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[carlsona147]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review