A nurse is explaining to a nursing student how clomiphene [Clomid] works to improve fertility. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Clomiphene blocks estrogen receptors to cause increased secretion of gonadotropins."
B) "Clomiphene directly stimulates the ovary, causing follicular maturation and ovulation."
C) "If follicular maturation is the only result of clomiphene therapy, human chorionic gonadotropin may be given."
D) "If the pituitary gland cannot produce LH and FSH, clomiphene will not be effective."
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