A female client asks what causes the symptoms of menopause.On which hormonal function should the nurse focus when responding to this client's question?

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A) As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases and is replaced by estrone as the major ovarian estrogen. Estrone is produced in small amounts and has only about one-tenth the biological activity of estradiol. With decreased ovarian function, the second ovarian hormone, progesterone, which is produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, also is markedly reduced.
B) As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases and is replaced by estrone as the major ovarian estrogen. Estrone is produced in small amounts and has only about one-tenth the biological activity of estradiol. With decreased ovarian function, the second ovarian hormone, progesterone, which is produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, also is markedly reduced.
C) As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases and is replaced by estrone as the major ovarian estrogen. Estrone is produced in small amounts and has only about one-tenth the biological activity of estradiol. With decreased ovarian function, the second ovarian hormone, progesterone, which is produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, also is markedly reduced.
D) As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases and is replaced by estrone as the major ovarian estrogen. Estrone is produced in small amounts and has only about one-tenth the biological activity of estradiol. With decreased ovarian function, the second ovarian hormone, progesterone, which is produced during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, also is markedly reduced.

A Female Client Asks What Causes the Symptoms of Menopause