The nurse is working with a patient who expects to begin menopause in the next few years. What educational topic should the nurse prioritize when caring for a healthy woman approaching menopause?
A) Patient teaching and counseling regarding healthy lifestyles
B) Referrals to local support groups
C) Nutritional counseling regarding osteoporosis prevention
D) Drug therapy options
Ans: A
Feedback:
The individual woman's evaluation of herself and her worth, now and in the future, is likely to affect her emotional reaction to menopause. Patient teaching and counseling regarding healthy lifestyles, health promotion, and health screening are of paramount importance. This broad goal of fostering healthy lifestyles transcends individual topics such as drug treatment, support groups, and osteoporosis prevention.
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