A 72-year-old woman is being assessed by the nurse for an annual physical. Which finding is of concern to the nurse?
a. Thinning of pubic hair
b. Increased size of the uterus
c. Decreased size of the clitoris
d. Loss of tone of the pelvic ligaments
ANS: B
An increased size of the uterus is an abnormal finding and should be assessed further. Normal changes in the reproductive system related to aging include the graying and thinning of pubic hair, decreased size of the labia majora and clitoris, and loss of tone and elasticity of the pelvic ligaments and connective tissue. The uterus would normally be decreased, not increased, in size due to changes in hormonal levels and atrophy.
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