A nurse is caring for an elderly female population. Which of the following considerations should be made? (Select all that apply.)
a. Postmenopausal women are more likely than men to experience hypertension.
b. Women use more health services than men.
c. Women report lower rates of disability than men.
d. Women and men have similar socialization patterns.
e. Postmenopausal women are less likely than men to experience depression.
ANS: A, B
Postmenopausal women are more likely than men to experience hypertension; prior to menopause, the rate is higher among men. Women use more health services than men. Women report higher rates of disability than men. Women and men have different socialization, expectations, and life-styles.
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