A female patient who is experiencing hot flashes during menopause asks the nurse how long they will last. Which information should the nurse provide?
1. Hot flashes do not occur after the first year of menopause.
2. Hot flashes usually occur once a month.
3. The patient may have hot flashes for up to 5 years.
4. Hot flashes generally disappear after the first 2 years of menopause.
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Rationale 1: Hot flashes are unpredictable and may last longer than 1 year.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that hot flashes occur only once a month.
Rationale 3: Hot flashes are unpredictable and may last up to 5 years, especially if the patient is not taking hormone replacement therapy.
Rationale 4: Hot flashes may last longer than 2 years.
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