A nurse counsels a patient starting estrogen-progestin hormone therapy. When the patient questions the purpose of the progestin component, the nurse's best response is:
1. "It prevents uncontrolled endometrial proliferation."
2. "It allows for less fluid retention."
3. "It protects against bone loss."
4. "It will prevent blood clots."
Correct Answer: 1
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