The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who is to receive estrogen replacement therapy.Which statement is correct to include in the teaching session?

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Weight gain of 5 pounds or more per week can be a sign of fluid retention or other serious side effects of estrogen therapy and should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because missing a dose should not be compensated by doubling-up the next dose, a lump or bump in the breast should always be reported to the healthcare provider, and estrogen therapy should be taken with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset.

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