Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being discussed with a patient who is scheduled for a total hysterectomy
The patient should be informed she will be at an increased risk for which disorders as a result of HRT? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Breast cancer
2. Strokes
3. Venous thrombosis
4. Colon cancer
5. Heart attack
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Long-term HRT increases the risk for breast cancer.
Rationale 2: Long-term HRT increases the risk for stroke.
Rationale 3: Long-term HRT increases the risk for thrombosis.
Rationale 4: There is no correlation between HRT and an increased risk for colon cancer.
Rationale 5: Long-term HRT increases the risk for heart attack.
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