A 51-year-old neighbor is considering the use of hormone replacement therapy now that menopause has started. Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

A. "You do know that hormones increase your risk of blood clots, right?"
B. "Have you talked to your doctor about taking hormone supplements?"
C. "What menopausal symptoms are you experiencing, and what do you know about hormone therapy?"
D. "Some people really suffer from symptoms of menopause, but it's been pretty easy for me."


c

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