The 36-year-old female client who had an abdominal hysterectomy is prescribed the estrogen hormone replacement Premarin. The client calls the nurse in the women’s health clinic and reports she is...

The 36-year-old female client who had an abdominal hysterectomy is prescribed the estrogen hormone replacement Premarin. The client calls the nurse in the women’s health clinic and reports she is producing breast milk. Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the client?

1. Explain that this is an expected side effect and it will stop.

2. Determine if the client is having abdominal cramping.

3. Ask if this mainly occurs during sexual intercourse.

4. Discontinue taking the estrogen until seen by the HCP.