When a female patient is on hormone replacement therapy, the nurse should regularly monitor the patient for which change?
a. Weight loss
b. Increase in body hair
c. Increase in body heat
d. Weight gain
ANS: D
Estrogen therapy affects many body systems. Women who use estrogen are at risk for fluid retention, resulting in weight gain.
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True False
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