The nurse is conducting a presentation to a group of women concerning menopause
Which statements by a participant indicate good understanding of the process? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Lubrication for intercourse will not be as necessary after menopause.".
2. "My risk for vaginal infections is reduced once my estrogen levels decrease during menopause.".
3. "My ovaries will shrink in size after menopause.".
4. "The hair under my arms will thicken.".
5. "I can expect my pubic hair to turn gray.".
3,5
Rationale 1: The loss of estrogen as a woman ages is responsible for the reduction in vaginal lubrication. Patients experiencing this loss may require lubricants to promote comfort.
Rationale 2: The vaginal dryness associated with menopause places the woman at an increased risk for the development of vaginal infections.
Rationale 3: The ovaries shrink in size as a result of menopause. A palpable ovary should be considered enlarged.
Rationale 4: Axillary hair becomes sparser.
Rationale 5: Pubic hair turns gray and becomes sparser.
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