A nurse is teaching a client about transdermal estrogen therapy. The nurse understands that this method of delivery has been found to be safer especially for women with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Hypertriglyceridemia
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Migraine headaches
D) Hypertension
E) Rheumatoid arthritis
Ans: A, B, C, D
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Transdermal delivery of estrogens has been found to be safer especially for women with hypertriglyceridemia, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and migraine headaches and those who smoke.
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