What is of paramount importance when caring for a healthy woman experiencing menopause?
A) Patient teaching and counseling regarding healthy lifestyles
B) Referrals to local support groups
C) Nutritional counseling regarding osteoporosis prevention
D) Information on health fairs
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. It is not of paramount importance to refer to local support groups, or direct the woman to nutritional counseling or give the woman information on health fairs.
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