After teaching a perimenopausal patient who has started using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the patient says

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Breast tenderness is a potential side effect of HRT. Daily aspirin therapy does not eliminate the risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary emboli in women taking HRT, and they should be taught to monitor for symptoms of these adverse effects. Continued calcium supplementation is needed to reduce osteoporosis risk. The patient will not have regular menstrual periods and should call the health care provider about vaginal bleeding.

After Teaching a Perimenopausal Patient Who Has Started Using Hormone