When assessing a woman for menopausal discomforts, the nurse expects the woman to describe the most frequently reported discomfort, which is
a. Headaches
b. Hot flashes
c. Mood swings
d. Vaginal dryness with dyspareunia
B
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A Headaches may be associated with a decline in hormone levels; however, it is
not the most frequently reported discomfort for menopausal women.
B Vasomotor instability, in the form of hat flashes or flushing, is a result of
fluctuating estrogen levels and is the most common disturbance of the
perimenopausal woman.
C Mood swings may be associated with a decline in hormone levels; however, it is
not the most frequently reported discomfort for menopausal women.
D Vaginal dryness and dyspareunia may be associated with a decline in hormone
levels; however, it is not the most frequently reported discomfort for menopausal
women.
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