A female patient believes she is experiencing menopausal symptoms but the health care provider wants to perform additional testing. What manifestations did the patient most likely demonstrate?
A) An onset of migraine headaches
B) Rising to urinate several times each night
C) Moodiness, depression, and forgetfulness
D) Occasional weakness and numbness on her right side
D
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A new onset of migraine headaches, nighttime voiding, moodiness, depression, and forgetfulness are symptoms associated with menopause. Weakness and numbness are not typical symptoms of menopause; they are symptoms of a possible stroke.
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