A Contraceptive That Does Not Contain Estrogen Has Been Recommended

question 6

Multiple Choice

A contraceptive that does not contain estrogen has been recommended for a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis,but the client does not know why.Which statement by the nurse best explains the relationship of estrogen to thromboembolic events?

• A)Estrogen causes the bone marrow to form more red blood cells,which then increase the chance of blood cells clumping together and forming a clot."
• B)Estrogen increases vascular vasoconstriction,which restricts blood flow and increases the opportunity for blood clots to form."
• C)Estrogen causes several clotting factors to increase in the blood,which increases the chances of a blood clot occurring."
• D)Estrogen decreases the force of blood flowing through the blood vessels,which increases the chances of blood clot formation."

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Definitions:

AntiAromatic

Describes compounds that have cyclic, conjugated electron configurations but do not follow Hückel's rule, often being less stable.

Flat

Referring to a surface or shape having a smooth, even, and continuous plane without any significant curvature or elevation.

Resonance Structures

Different Lewis structures that represent the same molecule, used to depict delocalized electrons within certain compounds.

Cyclopentadiene

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C5H6, known for its role in Diels-Alder reactions.