A perimenopausal client has arrived for her annual gynecologic examination.Which preexisting condition would be extremely important for the nurse to identify during a discussion regarding the risks and benefits of hormone therapy?
A) Breast cancer
B) Vaginal and urinary tract atrophy
C) Osteoporosis
D) Arteriosclerosis

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Breast cancer is a contraindication for hormone therapy, as estrogen can promote the growth of breast cancer cells. The risks and benefits of hormone therapy must be carefully weighed and discussed with any client who has a history of breast cancer. Vaginal and urinary tract atrophy, osteoporosis, and arteriosclerosis are all conditions that may benefit from hormone therapy, but their presence alone would not necessarily dictate whether hormone therapy is appropriate.

A Perimenopausal Client Has Arrived for Her Annual Gynecologic Examination