The nurse is providing patient education for a postmenopausal patient who is considering estrogen/progestin replacement therapy (EPT). Which risks associated with EPT should the nurse discuss with the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased colon cancer
b. Stroke
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. Ovarian cancer
e. Decreased bone density
ANS: B, C, D
Risk factors for estrogen therapy include stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and ovarian cancer. A decreased risk of colon cancer is associated with EPT. EPT preserves bone mineral density.
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