A Client Has an Abnormal Thickening of the Lining of the Uterus

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client has an abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus due to an increase in estrogen levels. How can such a condition be reversed?

• A) Restoration of blood circulation
• B) Hormone therapy to counteract the effects of excessive estrogen
• C) Surgical removal
• D) Acid suppression treatment

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Definitions:

Dihedral Angle

The angle between two planes defined by four atoms, often used to describe the orientation of parts of a molecule relative to each other.

Steric Strain

A form of strain in molecules resulting from repulsive interactions when atoms are forced too close to one another, influencing molecule stability and reactivity.

Torsion Strain

Internal strain in a molecule caused by the electron cloud repulsions when bonds are twisted away from their preferred angles.

Carbon-Carbon Bond

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms, which can vary in nature from single to triple bonds.