A Postmenopausal Client Says That She Is Experiencing Difficulty with Vaginal

question 18

Multiple Choice

A postmenopausal client says that she is experiencing difficulty with vaginal dryness during intercourse and wonders what might be causing this.Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "The less frequently you have intercourse, the drier the vaginal tissues become."
• B) "Estrogen deficiency causes the vaginal tissues to become drier and thinner."
• C) "Drinking at least 3 liters of water each day will make all your tissues less dry."
• D) "Try using a water-soluble lubricant during intercourse."

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