Lyla, a 45-Year-Old Client Who Recently Entered Perimenopause, Tells Her

Lyla, a 45-year-old client who recently entered perimenopause, tells her nurse that she has seen "natural" hormones advertised and asks about them. Which of the following should the nurse tell Lyla about these products? (Select all that apply.)

A) Unlike bioidentical hormones, they are derived from all-natural sources
B) They cause fewer side effects than do pharmaceutically manufactured hormones
C) They are identical to the hormones produced in a woman's body
D) They are not as effective as bioidentical hormones
E) They are safer than pharmaceutically manufactured hormones