A 53-Year-Old Woman at Menopause Is Discussing the Use of Hormone

question 28

Multiple Choice

A 53-year-old woman at menopause is discussing the use of hormone therapy (HT) with the nurse.Which information about the risk of breast cancer will the nurse provide?

• A) HT is a safe therapy for menopausal symptoms if there is no family history of BRCA genes.
• B) HT does not appear to increase the risk for breast cancer unless there are other risk factors.
• C) The patient and her health care provider must weigh the benefits of HT against the risks of breast cancer.
• D) Natural herbs are as effective as estrogen in relieving symptoms without increasing the risk of breast cancer.

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