Asked by Connie Barretto on Apr 27, 2024
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During the interview with a female patient, the nurse gathers data that indicates the patient is perimenopausal. Which of these statements made by this patient leads to this conclusion?
A) "I have noticed that my muscles ache at night when I go to bed."
B) "I will be very happy when I can stop worrying about having a period."
C) "I have been noticing that I sweat a lot more than I used to, especially at night."
D) "I have only been pregnant twice, but both times I had breast tenderness as my first symptom."
Perimenopausal
The transitional phase before menopause when a woman's body starts to show physiological changes leading up to the cessation of her menstrual cycle.
Muscles Ache
A common symptom characterized by soreness or discomfort in muscles, often resulting from overuse, tension, or physical activity.
- Gain insight into the bodily processes and clinical signs pertinent to menopause.
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Tajiri ReddenMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hormone shifts occur during the perimenopausal period, and associated symptoms of menopause may occur, such as hot flashes, night sweats, numbness and tingling, headache, palpitations, drenching sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and itching. Muscle aches at night and breast tenderness as the first sign of pregnancy are not perimenopausal symptoms and the patient stating they will be happy to not have to worry about periods also does not indicate perimenopause.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the bodily processes and clinical signs pertinent to menopause.
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