A 56-year-old woman tells the nurse that she is postmenopausal but has occasional spotting. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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In postmenopausal women, a common cause of spotting is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Because breakthrough bleeding may be a sign of problems such as cancer or infection, the nurse should not tell the patient that it is normal. The length of time since the last menstrual period is not relevant to the patient's symptoms. Although endometrial cancer may cause spotting, this information is not appropriate as an initial response.

A 56-Year-Old Woman Tells the Nurse That She Is Postmenopausal