A Postmenopausal Patient Is Treated for a Vertebral Fracture

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Multiple Choice

A postmenopausal patient is treated for a vertebral fracture.The patient states, "I did not even fall or remember doing anything to cause an injury like this." The patient has a bone mineral densitometry (DEXA) T-score of -3.6.What significant health history should the nurse identify that relates to this clinical presentation?

• A)History of gastric reflux managed with medication
• B)Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet
• C)Lifelong, active participation in sports activities
• D)Onset of menopause at 58 years

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Definitions:

Menopause

A natural biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstruation.

Perimenopause

The transitional phase leading up to menopause, marked by changes in menstrual cycle and other symptoms due to fluctuating hormone levels.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, signifying the onset of reproductive capability.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age, which can be a symptom of various health conditions.