The patient's testosterone level tested in the lower range of normal. Why would it not be wise for this patient to take hormone replacement therapy without a true deficiency?

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2. The patient's testosterone level tested in the lower range of normal. Why would it not be wise for this patient to take hormone replacement therapy without a true deficiency? 

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