The clinic nurse is talking to a client who has just been prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Which statement about HRT by the nurse is correct?
“HRT increases the risk of coronary artery disease.”
Number 4 is correct.
Rationale: HRT increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and breast cancer. It lowers the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. The risks and benefits of HRT must be evaluated by the prescriber, based on the client’s medical history.
