A 55-year-old female presents to the outpatient clinic describing irregular menstrual periods and hot flashes. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?
a. The patient's assessment points toward normal menopause.
b. Those symptoms are normal when a woman undergoes the climacteric.
c. An assessment is not really needed because these problems are normal for older women.
d. The patient should stop regular exercise because that is probably causing these symptoms.
ANS: A
The most significant physiological changes during middle age are menopause in women and the climacteric in men. Menopause typically occurs between 45 and 60 years of age. The nurse should continue with the examination because a comprehensive assessment offers direction for health promotion recommendations, as well as for planning and implementing any acutely needed interventions. Exercise should not be stopped, especially in middle-aged adults.
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