A 51-year-old woman at menopause is considering the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but is concerned about the risk of breast cancer. When discussing this issue with the patient, the nurse explains that
A) HRT does not appear to increase the risk for breast cancer unless there are other risk factors.
B) she and her health care provider must weigh the benefits of HRT against the possible risks of breast cancer.
C) HRT is a safe therapy for menopausal symptoms if there is no family history of BRCA genes.
D) alternative therapies with herbs and natural drugs are as effective as estrogen in relieving the symptoms of menopause.
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