The nurse is discussing information about menopause with an older woman. Which characteristics are associated with declining ovarian function with age? (select all that apply)

a. Vasomotor flush
b. Decline in bone mass
c. Decreased risk of coronary disease
d. Atrophy of the uterus
e. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding


ANS: A, B, D, E
Aging women can expect to experience vasomotor flashing, decline in bone mass, atrophy of the uterus, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Cardiovascular risk increases but does not decrease.

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