Which of the Following Information Should the Nurse Include When

Which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching a 51-year-old female client who is considering the use of combined estrogen-progesterone hormone therapy (HT) during menopause?

A) Use of estrogen-containing vaginal creams provides most of the same benefits as oral HT.
B) Use of HT for up to 10 years to prevent symptoms such as hot flashes is generally considered safe.
C) HT decreases osteoporosis risk and increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.
D) Increased incidence of colon cancer in women taking HT requires frequent stool assessment for occult blood.