The nurse is taking a health history from a postmenopausal client. What is a potential consequence of estrogen loss for this client?

1. Stress incontinence
2. Insomnia
3. Colon cancer
4. Vaginal atrophy


Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Stress incontinence is a midmenopausal symptom.
Rationale 2: Insomnia is an early menopausal symptom.
Rationale 3: Postmenopausal conditions as a potential consequence of estrogen loss include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's-like dementia, and colon cancer.
Rationale 4: Vaginal atrophy is a midmenopausal.

Global Rationale: Postmenopausal conditions as a potential consequence of estrogen loss include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's-like dementia, and colon cancer. Stress incontinence, insomnia, and vaginal atrophy are midmenopausal symptoms.

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