A menopausal woman tells her nurse that she experiences discomfort from vaginal dryness during sexual intercourse, and asks, "What should I use as a lubricant?" The nurse should recommend:
1. Petroleum jelly.
2. A water-soluble lubricant.
3. Body cream or body lotion.
4. Less-frequent intercourse.
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Rationale:
1. Petroleum jelly is not water-soluble, and not recommended as a lubricant.
2. A water-soluble lubricant should be used so it does not cause irritation.
3. Body creams and body lotions are not water-soluble.
4. Less-frequent intercourse does not increase vaginal lubrication.
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