A female patient approaching menopause asks about the use of hormone replacement therapy. Which findings from a study on hormone replacement therapy should the nurse explain to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. A decrease in strokes
b. A decrease in breast cancer
c. An increase in heart attacks
d. A reduction in total fractures
e. A decrease in colorectal cancer
f. An increase in thromboembolism
ANS: C, D, E, F
Research on HRT has shown a 26% increase in breast cancer, a 41% increase in strokes, a 29% increase in heart attacks, doubling of venous thromboembolism rates, and an overall 22% increase in cardiovascular disease. Positive findings with HRT included a one-third reduction in hip fractures, a 24% reduction in total fractures, and a 37% decrease in colorectal cancer.
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