Sharon, age 49, confides in the nurse that she has started experiencing pain with intercourse. She asks, "Is there anything I can do about this?" The nurse's best response is:
a. "You need to be evaluated for a sexually transmitted disease."
b. "Water-soluble vaginal lubricants may provide relief."
c. "No, it is part of the aging process."
d. "You may have vaginal scar tissue that is producing the discomfort."
B
Loss of lubrication with resulting discomfort in intercourse is a symptom of estrogen deficiency.
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