A 45-year-old woman comes to the clinic for a routine physical check-up. She confides to the nurse that she is afraid that she is going to have mental problems when she goes through "the change of life."
What would be the nurse's best response to this patient?
A) "Going through the "change of life" is easy, just let it happen and you will find a different life that is every bit as good."
B) "Going through the "change of life" can be scary because some women feel that they are losing their womanhood."
C) "Going through the "change of life" is a normal occurrence in a woman's life and it is rarely accompanied by nervous symptoms or illness."
D) "Going through the "change of life" is a stressful time for all women and sometimes a woman feels like she is going crazy."
Ans: C
Feedback: Measures should be taken to promote general health. The nurse explains to the patient that cessation of menses is a normal occurrence that is rarely accompanied by nervous symptoms or illness. Option A does not address the woman's concerns and minimizes those concerns. Options B and D are supportive but do not address the woman's concerns.
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