A menopausal client is concerned that intercourse with her spouse has become increasingly painful. What should the nurse explain about the changes in this client's body after menopause?
A) Cervical mucus is thicker.
B) Estrogen levels increase.
C) Sexual desire diminishes.
D) Vaginal lubrication decreases.
Answer: D
Older women remain capable of multiple orgasms and may, in fact, experience an increase in sexual desire after menopause. Vaginal lubrication and elasticity decrease with menopause and decreased estrogen, and phases of the sexual response cycle may take longer to occur. The client's concerns are not related to cervical mucus.
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