During a follow-up visit, a patient who has been on estrogen therapy admits that she has continued to smoke cigarettes. The nurse will remind the patient that smoking while on estrogen may lead to increased:

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Smoking should be avoided during estrogen therapy because it adds to the risk for thrombosis formation. The other options are incorrect.

During a Follow-Up Visit, a Patient Who Has Been on Estrogen