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A female patient reports her menstrual cycle consistently occurs every 32 days. What day of her cycle can the woman anticipate ovulation?
 
  a. 14
  b. 16
  c. 18
  d. 20

Question 2

The nurse encourages the members of a prenatal class to seriously consider breastfeeding. What does breast milk provide in addition to nourishment for the infant?
 
  a. Maternal antibodies
  b. Stimulus for red blood cell production
  c. Endorphins that soothe the infant
  d. Hormones that stimulate growth



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Ovulation occurs when a mature ovum is released from the follicle about 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual period.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Breast milk provides maternal antibodies to the infant that give the child acquired immunity from some diseases for several months.



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