Describe the strengths and limitations of hormone replacement therapy.As an advanced practice nurse at a community health clinic, you often treat female (and sometimes male patients) with hormone deficiencies.

In recent years, hormone replacement therapy has become a controversial issue. When prescribing therapies, advanced practice nurses must weigh the strengths and limitations of the prescribed supplemental hormones. If advanced practice nurses determine that the limitations outweigh the strengths, then they might suggest alternative treatment options such as herbs or other natural remedies, changes in diet, and increase in exercise.