A client who is 45 years of age tells the nurse that she has not had a menstrual period for 3 months and asks whether she is going into menopause. Which of the following responses is best by the nurse?

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The initial response by the nurse should be to assess the client's baseline menstrual pattern. Although many women do enter menopause in the mid-40s, more information about this client is needed before telling her that it is likely she is menopausal. Although hormone therapy (HT) may be prescribed, further assessment of the client is needed before discussing therapies for menopause. Because the response to menopause is very individual, the nurse should not assume that the client is experiencing any adverse emotional reactions.

A Client Who Is 45 Years of Age Tells the Nurse