A nurse is describing the advantages and disadvantages associated with tamoxifen therapy as a means of breast cancer prevention. The nurse would identify that the drug has a beneficial effect on which of the following?
A) Bone mineral density
B) High density lipoprotein levels
C) Risk for endometrial cancer
D) Cataract formation

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Tamoxifen therapy has been shown to improve bone mineral density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures in postmenopausal women. However, it is also associated with an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer and cataract formation. Its effect on high density lipoprotein levels is not significant.

A Nurse Is Describing the Advantages and Disadvantages Associated with Tamoxifen