A Patient Asks the Nurse to Make a Decision for Her

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse to make a decision for her about whether or not to continue taking hormone replacement therapy (estrogen) .Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "You should check with a doctor;I cannot give you advice about drugs."
B) "My friend has taken estrogen for more than five years without any problems."
C) "I can answer any questions you have but it is up to you to make this decision."
D) "Herbal supplements were much better for me than prescription-strength estrogen."