A client tells the nurse that she is postmenopausal but has occasional spotting. Which of the following responses should the nurse make initially?

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

A Client Tells the Nurse That She Is Postmenopausal but Has