A Postmenopausal Female Client Has Had Two Episodes of Bacterial

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Multiple Choice

A postmenopausal female client has had two episodes of bacterial urethritis in the last 6 months.She asks her nurse why this is happening to her now.Which is the nurse's best response?

• 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 infection."

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