The client receives tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for treatment of breast cancer. She asks the nurse why the medicine works. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue."
B) "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by inhibiting the cellular mitosis of breast cancer."
C) "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by inhibiting the metabolism of breast cancer cells."
D) "Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) works by binding to the DNA of breast cancer cells."
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