Sally Drake is a 54-year-old nurse who reports having hot flashes and night sweats for the past few months. She has not had a normal menstrual period for about a year. She says she would like to start hormone replacement therapy. She has several questions regarding the use of hormone replacement therapy.
1. Ms. Drake informs the nurse that she is worried about the risks of hormone replacement therapy. What are the risks you will include in your education plan?
2. What would the nurse include in the assessment and health history to identify if the use of hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated for Ms. Drake?
3. Ms. Drake has been started on hormone replacement by her primary care provider. What will you include in her education plan?