Which facts would the nurse share with a client expressing interest in menopausal hormone therapy? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. "The risk of breast cancer is no higher while using hormone therapy." "There is an increase in heart disease risk from the use of continuous combined estrogen plus progestin." "The North American Menopause Society supports the use of estrogen therapy beyond 3 to 5 years to prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women." "The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends combined estrogen and progestin therapy for postmenopausal women." "The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists encourages nonhormonal alternatives such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors."

Which facts would the nurse share with a client expressing interest in menopausal hormone therapy? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. "The risk of breast cancer is no higher while using hormone therapy." "There is an increase in heart disease risk from the use of continuous combined estrogen plus progestin." "The North American Menopause Society supports the use of estrogen therapy beyond 3 to 5 years to prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women." "The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends combined estrogen and progestin therapy for postmenopausal women." "The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists encourages nonhormonal alternatives such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors."

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter24: Reproductive System Drug

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