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Donna, Age 50, Is Going Through Menopause

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Donna, age 50, is going through menopause. Recently, Donna has been experiencing hot flashes, cold sweats, and increased irritability. She wants to talk to her doctor about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but she is not sure whether it is right for her. Explain research findings on the concerns over and the benefits of HRT.


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Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.

Solution Implementation

The process of putting a plan or solution into action to solve a problem.

Cognitive Assessment

The measurement and evaluation of an individual's mental functions and capabilities, often used to identify areas of cognitive strength and weakness.

Temporality

A term used in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral assessment. The temporal dimension refers to the time the thoughts were assessed relative to when they actually occurred.

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