Which statements would the nurse include when providing education regarding menopausal hormone therapy?
a. Studies linking menopausal hormone therapy to breast cancer were erroneous and can be ignored.
b. Taking conjugated estrogens is associated with an increased risk of gallbladder disease.
c. Menopausal hormone therapy has beneficial cardiovascular effects.
d. Tapering off hormone therapy will help a woman avoid the recurrence of menopause symptoms
e. If the treatment is used for 1 to 3 years in a client with no risk factors for heart disease, the benefits may outweigh the risk.