A Female Patient Who Is Experiencing Hot Flashes During Menopause

question 19

Multiple Choice

A female patient who is experiencing hot flashes during menopause asks the nurse how long they will last. Which information should the nurse provide?

• A) Hot flashes do not occur after the first year of menopause.
• B) Hot flashes usually occur once a month.
• C) The patient may have hot flashes for up to 5 years.
• D) Hot flashes generally disappear after the first 2 years of menopause.

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