[Answered]: Joyce Reynolds is a 52-year-old woman being seen…

Joyce Reynolds is a 52-year-old woman being seen by her family practitioner for her annual physical. Over the past 8 months, Joyce has noticed that her menstrual periods are very infrequent and last only 2 to 3 days. During the initial assessment, Joyce asks the nurse if her change in menstruation might be a sign of menopause. (Learning Outcome 5) a. What questions should the nurse ask to assess for other signs of menopause? b. Joyce admits that she has also been experiencing hot flashes, and asks about hormonal therapy to treat them. How should the nurse answer this question? c. What medical conditions or diseases would contraindicate the administration of hormonal therapy in postmenopausal women? d. Joyce does not think she wants to take hormonal therapy, and asks how she can minimize her hot flashes and decrease her chances of osteoporosis.