The nurse is discussing estrogen therapy with a 52-year-old woman. what information will the nurse share with this client regarding estrogen's benefit to the cardiac system?
a) Estrogen may help improve cholesterol levels by increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and decreasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
b) Estrogen can contribute to maintaining healthy blood vessel function and promoting vasodilation.
c) Estrogen has been associated with a potential reduction in the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
d) Estrogen may have a positive impact on blood clotting factors, reducing the risk of abnormal clot formation.
