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 estradiol 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, production of progesterone is also markedly reduced. Although levels of luteinizing hormone increase, they are not the primary cause of the symptoms of menopause.
B)As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases, and estradiol 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, production of progesterone is also markedly reduced. Although levels of luteinizing hormone increase, they are not the primary cause of the symptoms of menopause.
C)As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases, and estradiol 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, production of progesterone is also markedly reduced. Although levels of luteinizing hormone increase, they are not the primary cause of the symptoms of menopause.
D)As ovarian function decreases, the production of estrogen decreases, and estradiol 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, production of progesterone is also markedly reduced. Although levels of luteinizing hormone increase, they are not the primary cause of the symptoms of menopause.

A Female Client Asks What Causes the Symptoms of Menopause