Estradiol levels are drawn on a 55-year-old female who stopped menstruating 2 years ago. The nurse anticipates that the levels will be:
1. between 200 and 400 pg/mL.
2. greater than 400 pg/mL.
3. less than 20 pg/mL.
4. between 60 and 260 pg/mL.
Answer: 4
1. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
2. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
3. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
4. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
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