During an assessment the nurse suspects that a female client is experiencing menopause. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Moodiness
2. Increased appetite
3. Nighttime sweating
4. Sudden feelings of heat
5. Irregular menstrual periods
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
1. Menopausal symptoms include moodiness.
2. Increased appetite is not a menopausal symptom.
3. Menopausal symptoms include nighttime sweating.
4. Menopausal symptoms include sudden feelings of heat.
5. Menopausal symptoms include irregular menstrual periods.
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A) True B) False