The nurse is answering the perimenopausal client's questions about hormone replacement therapy. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
1. "Estrogen therapy will decrease my chances of developing osteoporosis."
2. "If I am taking estrogen therapy, I will not have to worry about my cholesterol being checked."
3. "Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone strength due to bone density and quality."
4. "Bone mass tends to decrease after menopause."
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Explanation: 2. Cholesterol levels should be checked regularly even when normal, so this statement indicates the need for more teaching.
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