A 52-year-old female comes to the office for her routine yearly physical examination.As part of the nurse's assessment,which of the following principal physical changes in women of this age group is most expected?

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One of the principal changes that middle-adult women experience is menopause,the cessation of menstrual periods for at least 12 months.Some symptoms include hot flashes,a decrease in breast size,nighttime awakenings,and mood swings.However,each patient is different and experiences different symptoms.Graying hair,decreasing muscle tone,decreasing bone mass,and decreasing elasticity of blood vessels are physiological changes in this age group; however,the principal change for a woman is menopause.Breast cancer is a common health problem but not an expected or principal change.

A 52-Year-Old Female Comes to the Office for Her Routine