The nurse is providing education on menopause to a group of female clients. Which of the following statements made by one of the clients would indicate the need for further instruction by the nurse?
1. "My periods may be irregular and less frequent.".
2. "Night sweats and hot flashes are commonly experienced.".
3. "My mood changes are a normal part of menopause.".
4. "Vaginal dryness may occur during menopause.".
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Rationale 1: Menopause is said to have occurred when the female has not experienced a period in over one year.
Rationale 2: As estrogen levels decline, symptoms include night sweats, hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness, but if menstruation is still occurring, menopause is not complete.
Rationale 3: As estrogen levels decline, symptoms include night sweats, hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness, but if menstruation is still occurring, menopause is not complete.
Rationale 4: As estrogen levels decline, symptoms include night sweats, hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness, but if menstruation is still occurring, menopause is not complete.
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