A 54-year-old woman visiting the clinic for her annual physical informs the nurse that it has been 14 months since her last period. The nurse should further assess which of the following?
A) The patient has possibly developed cervical cancer.
B) The patient is postmenopausal.
C) The patient is perimenopausal.
D) The patient is premenopausal.
Ans: B
Feedback: Postmenopause is the period beginning from about 1 year after menses cease and beyond. Perimenopause is the period extending from the first signs of menopause, usually hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and irregular menses.
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