A 54-year-old woman who has just completed menopause is in the clinic today for a yearly physical examination. Which of these statements should the nurse include in patient education?
A) is not at any greater risk for heart disease than a younger woman is."
B) should be aware that she is at increased risk for dyspareunia because of decreased vaginal secretions."
C) has only stopped menstruating; there really are no other significant changes with which she should be concerned."
D) is likely to have difficulty with sexual pleasure as a result of drastic changes in the female sexual response cycle."
Answer: B) should be aware that she is at increased risk for dyspareunia because of decreased vaginal secretions."
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