A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?

A. Urinary tract infection: Raloxifene does not have antibacterial properties and is not used to treat infections. Antibiotics, not selective estrogen receptor modulators, are indicated for urinary tract infections. B. Osteoporosis: Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis. It mimics estrogen’s beneficial effects on bone density, reducing the risk of vertebral fractures. C. Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid hormone replacement such as levothyroxine. Raloxifene does not influence thyroid hormone levels or metabolism. D. Deep-vein thrombosis: Raloxifene increases the risk of thromboembolic events rather than treating them. Clients taking it should be monitored for signs of DVT, such as leg swelling or pain.