A nurse provides education to a patient starting estrogen-progestin hormone therapy. The patient questions the purpose of the progestin component. The nurse's best response would be
a. "It prevents uncontrolled endometrial proliferation."
b. "It allows for less fluid retention."
c. "It protects against bone loss."
d. "It prevents blood clots."
A
In the absence of sufficient progesterone, estrogen puts the endometrium in a state of continuous proliferation.
Progestin does not allow for less fluid retention, protect against bone loss, or prevent blood clots.
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