Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client who reports cessation of menses. The nurse should document the cessation of menses in the client's record as:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: menopause. Menopause is the natural process where a woman's menstrual periods stop permanently due to aging. Cessation of menses is a key characteristic of menopause. Salpingitis (A) is inflammation of the fallopian tubes, adnexa (B) refers to the accessory structures of the uterus, and menarche (C) is the onset of menstruation in a young girl. Therefore, these choices are incorrect as they do not relate to the cessation of menses.