A 43-year-old patient with a strong family history of breast cancer considers taking tamoxifen [Nolvadex] for cancer prevention. Which assessment finding is a possible contraindication?

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The patient's age and DVT history place her at risk for thrombosis. Tamoxifen would not be indicated for this patient. A prior hysterectomy, osteoporosis, and hyperlipidemia are not contraindications to tamoxifen.

A 43-Year-Old Patient with a Strong Family History of Breast