Asked by Yamaris Estrella on Jul 05, 2024
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A 50-year-old woman calls the clinic because she has noticed some changes in her body and breasts and wonders if these changes could be attributable to the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) she started 3 months earlier. How should the nurse respond?
A) "HRT is at such a low dose that side effects are very unusual."
B) "HRT has several side effects, including fluid retention, breast tenderness, and vaginal bleeding."
C) "Vaginal bleeding with HRT is very unusual; I suggest you come into the clinic immediately to have this evaluated."
D) "It sounds as if your dose of estrogen is too high; I think you may need to decrease the amount you are taking and then call back in a week."
Hormone Replacement Therapy
A medical treatment in which hormones, typically estrogen and progesterone, are given to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause.
Side Effects
Unintended and possibly harmful effects of a drug or treatment.
- Execute specialized patient education focusing on addressing issues and managing symptoms associated with reproductive health and transitions into postmenopause.
Verified Answer
TC
tutusse clarineJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Side effects of HRT include fluid retention, breast pain, and vaginal bleeding. The other responses are not correct.
Learning Objectives
- Execute specialized patient education focusing on addressing issues and managing symptoms associated with reproductive health and transitions into postmenopause.