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A Patient Who Recently Had a Hysterectomy States That She

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A patient who recently had a hysterectomy states that she is nervous about taking the estrogen replacement therapy prescribed by her health care provider. She states that she is worried about developing breast cancer later in life. Which of the statements by the nurses is most appropriate?


A) "The risk of breast cancer is somewhat increased for women with a family history of breast cancer who opt to take estrogen replacement therapy."
B) "The risk of breast cancer is not increased for women who have had a hysterectomy and take estrogen replacement medications."
C) "Has your gynecologist discussed estrogen-progestin combination therapy with you?"
D) "Has your gynecologist shared that it is not necessary to take estrogen drugs after a hysterectomy?"

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