The nurse is interviewing an older adult female client. Which statement made by the client would warrant intervention by the nurse?
1. "I use a lubricant for sex to help with dryness."
2. "I take hormone pills to help with my hot flashes."
3. "My periods stopped for 5 years, but recently restarted."
4. "I don't have a desire for sex very often, but neither does my husband."
Correct Answer: 3
Women may assume that postmenopausal bleeding is normal and ignore it, but this may be suggestive of inadequate estrogen therapy or endometrial cancer, and follow-up is required. The use of estrogen replacement therapy can alleviate symptoms related to night sweats, hot flashes, and mood changes. The use of lubrication for sexual intimacy is normal due to vaginal dryness, although libido may be diminished in both the male and female.
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