A menopausal woman tells her nurse that she experiences discomfort from vaginal dryness during sexual intercourse, and asks, "What should I use as a lubricant?" The nurse should recommend:
1. Petroleum jelly.
2. A water-soluble lubricant.
3. Body cream or body lotion.
4. Less-frequent intercourse.
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Rationale 1: Petroleum jelly is not a healthy choice for vaginal lubrication.
Rationale 2: A water-soluble jelly should be used.
Rationale 3: Body creams and body lotions are not healthy choices for this vaginal lubrication.
Rationale 4: "Less-frequent intercourse" is an inappropriate response.
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