A Client Recovering from a Hysterectomy Does Not Want to Take

question 70

Multiple Choice

A client recovering from a hysterectomy does not want to take the prescribed estrogen replacement therapy because of the fear of developing breast cancer.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "The risk of breast cancer is slightly increased for women who opt to take estrogen replacement therapy."
• B) "Perhaps you should consider an estrogen-progestin combination therapy."
• C) "The risk of breast cancer is not increased for women who have had a hysterectomy and take estrogen replacement medications."
• D) "Taking estrogen replacement is required after a hysterectomy."

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