To Help a 53-Year-Old Woman Make a Decision About the Use

question 41

Multiple Choice

To help a 53-year-old woman make a decision about the use of combined estrogen-progesterone hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to control the effects of menopause, the nurse explains that

• A) the use of estrogen-containing vaginal creams provides most of the same benefits as oral HRT.
• B) HRT decreases osteoporosis risk, but it increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.
• C) most perimenopausal women use HRT for 5 to 10 years to prevent hot flashes and mood changes.
• D) an increased incidence of colon cancer in women taking HRT requires frequent stool assessment for occult blood.

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Definitions:

Light Entering

Refers to the process of light passing into the eye, pivotal for the process of vision.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light reaching the retina.

Cornea

The clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that acts as a window to allow light to enter the eye.

Just Noticeable Change

The minimal difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the difference threshold.