2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A middle-aged woman tells the nurse that she has been experiencing irregular menses for the past six months. The nurse should assess the woman for other symptoms of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irregular menses in a middle-aged woman often indicate hormonal changes associated with perimenopause, the transitional phase leading to menopause. During this period, women may experience fluctuations in menstrual cycles and other symptoms such as hot flashes and mood changes.
Option A, climacteric, refers to the broader transition period, but does not specifically address the irregularity of menses. Option B, menopause, signifies the end of menstruation, which is not applicable since the woman is still experiencing irregular cycles. Option D, postmenopause, occurs after menopause has been established, making it irrelevant to her current symptoms.