A 22-year-old patient reports her concern about not having a ...

[Themember4]

A 22-year-old patient reports her concern about not having a menstrual period for the past 7 months. Which statement by the patient indicates a possible related factor to the amenorrhea?
 
  a. I drink at least 3 glasses of nonfat milk every day.
  b. I run 7 to 8 miles every day to keep my weight down.
  c. I was treated for a sexually transmitted infection 2 years ago.
  d. I am not sexually active but currently I have an IUD.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the sexual-reproductive functional health pattern of a 32-year-old woman. Which question is most useful in determining the patient's sexual orientation and risk factors?
 
  a. Do you have sex with men, women, or both?
  b. Which gender do you prefer to have sex with?
  c. What types of sexual activities do you prefer?
  d. Are you heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual?

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Excessive exercise can cause amenorrhea. The other statements by the patient do not suggest any urgent teaching needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This question is the most simply stated and will increase the likelihood of obtaining the relevant information about sexual orientation and possible risk factors associated with sexual activity. A patient who prefers sex with women may also have intercourse at times with men. The types of sexual activities engaged in may not indicate sexual orientation. Many patients who have sex with both men and women do not identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual.

[Themember4]

Great answer, keep it coming

[aliotak]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it