What is the best indicator that the client is experiencing menopause?
1. No menses for eight consecutive months
2. Hot flashes and night sweats
3. High serum FSH with low serum estrogen
4. Diagnosed with osteoporosis four months ago
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Rationale:
1. Menopause is defined as twelve months of amenorrhea.
2. Although hot flashes and night sweats are common in menopause, lab values or twelve months of amenorrhea are better indicators.
3. Examining serum levels of the hormones FSH and estrogen is a very accurate indication of menopause.
4. Menopause is not the only cause of osteoporosis, therefore the diagnosis of osteoporosis four months ago is not an indicator of menopause.
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