Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1322 of 2368
A 36-year-old client who smokes has heavy menstrual bleeding. Which treatment should the nurse expect the provider to avoid?
- Iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia
- Tracking menstrual cycles with a calendar
- Hormonal therapy with estrogen and progesterone
- Stress management and relaxation techniques
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Correct answer: Hormonal therapy with estrogen and progesterone
Hormonal therapy is contraindicated for clients at risk for developing thrombosis, such as those who smoke.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026