A Client Recovering from a Hysterectomy Does Not Want to Take

Multiple Choice

A client recovering from a hysterectomy does not want to take the prescribed estrogen replacement therapy because of the fear of developing breast cancer.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) "The risk of breast cancer is slightly increased for women who opt to take estrogen replacement therapy."
B) "Perhaps you should consider an estrogen-progestin combination therapy."
C) "The risk of breast cancer is not increased for women who have had a hysterectomy and take estrogen replacement medications."
D) "Taking estrogen replacement is required after a hysterectomy."