A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a hearing aid.Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports hearing a whistling sound from the hearing aid?

Choice A rationale

Declining estrogen levels during perimenopause can indeed cause headaches. Estrogen influences neurotransmitters like serotonin, and its decline can lead to vasodilation, contributing to headaches.

Choice B rationale

Papanicolaou tests should continue even after menopause. Cervical cancer risk persists, and regular screening remains essential for early detection.

Choice C rationale

Perimenopause involves irregular periods. It's common for menstrual cycles to become erratic before they eventually cease at menopause.

Choice D rationale

The best time for a breast self-examination is after menstruation ends, when breasts are less tender and swollen. Doing it on the first day of the period is not recommended.

Choice A rationale

A repressed grief response, where an individual avoids expressing their grief, is considered delayed grief, not exaggerated grief. This can manifest as physical symptoms or psychological issues later on.

Choice B rationale

Grief that begins following a terminal diagnosis is anticipatory grief, which is a normal response as individuals begin to process the impending loss. It prepares them emotionally for the eventual death.

Choice C rationale

Exaggerated grief involves intense, prolonged, and often harmful reactions such as self-destructive behaviors. This type of grief can significantly impair a person's ability to function and may require professional intervention.

Choice D rationale

A grief response triggered by a secondary loss (e.g., loss of job or home) is known as cumulative grief. While it complicates the grieving process, it does not inherently lead to the exaggerated, self-destructive behaviors seen in exaggerated grief.