A 63-year-old female patient requests information about complementary and alternative therapies that promote wellness during menopause. Which therapies should the nurse recommend?
1. Non-weight-bearing exercise, such as swimming.
2. Increased consumption of phytoestrogens (i.e., plant products with estrogen properties) for women with a history of endometeriosis or fibroids.
3. Calcium intake of 600 mg per day to help prevent osteoporosis.
4. Soy for reducing insomnia symptoms.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Weight-bearing exercises such as walking, jogging, tennis, and low-impact aerobics are encouraged in order to increase bone mass and decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
Rationale 2: Women who have endometriosis or fibroids should be cautioned on the use of phytoestrogens
Rationale 3: Peri- and postmenopausal women are advised to have a calcium intake of at least 1200 mg per day. Most women require supplements to achieve this level.
Rationale 4: Research suggests that isoflavones, which are found in soy, are effective in reducing symptoms of insomnia in postmenopausal women.
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