Author Question: The nurse understands that the primary action of estrogens in oral contraceptive products is to: ... (Read 24 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse understands that the primary action of estrogens in oral contraceptive products is to:

a. alter the viscosity of cervical mucus.
b. suppress the release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary.
c. suppress ovulation.
d. reduce the motility of the fallopian tubes.

Question 2

The nurse should teach the client receiving long-term estrogen therapy to:

a. eliminate fruit from her diet.
b. decrease her daily water intake.
c. have her blood pressure checked periodically.
d. discontinue estrogen if fluid retention occurs.

scikid · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the action of estrogen.
B Incorrect: This is not the action of estrogen.
C Correct: This is the primary action of estrogen in oral contraceptives.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of estrogen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not appropriate client teaching related to long-term estrogen therapy.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate client teaching related to long-term estrogen therapy.
C Correct: This is appropriate client teaching.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate client teaching related to long-term estrogen therapy.