A postmenopausal female client who has a family history of osteoporosis has decided to start estrogen as a hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The client asks the nurse about HRT. What is the nurse's BEST response?
a. If started soon after menopause, estrogen prevents the accelerated phase of bone loss that occurs in the first 5 years after the onset of menopause.
b. Estrogen should be taken in high doses over a long period of time.
c. Estrogen is not recommended for postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention.
d. Estrogen is most effective when started at the highest possible dose.
a. If started soon after menopause, estrogen prevents the accelerated phase of bone loss that occurs in the first 5 years after the onset of menopause.
FEEDBACK:
a. If started soon after menopause, estrogen prevents the accelerated phase of bone loss that occurs in the first 5 years after the onset of menopause.
b. The FDA recommends prescribing the lowest possible dose for the shortest period of time. .
c. Estrogen is recommended for postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention when the client is unable to take other agents and the benefits outweigh the risks. .
d. The FDA recommends prescribing the lowest possible dose for the shortest period of time. .
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