A Nurse Cares for a Postmenopausal Client Who Has Had

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a postmenopausal client who has had two episodes of bacterial urethritis in the last 6 months.The client asks,"I never have urinary tract infections.Why is this happening now?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Your immune system becomes less effective as you age."
• B) "Low estrogen levels can make the tissue more susceptible to infection."
• C) "You should be more careful with your personal hygiene in this area."
• D) "It is likely that you have an untreated sexually transmitted disease."

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Physician Assistant

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