A mother tells the nurse that her 12-year-old daughter is ...

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A mother tells the nurse that her 12-year-old daughter is beginning to develop sex characteristics and asks the nurse why that happens. The nurse should reply that:
 
  1. the uterus produces androgens that stimulate secondary sex characteristics.
  2. the ovaries produces estrogens that control the development of secondary sex characteristics.
  3. the adrenal glands stimulate the production of secondary sex characteristics.
  4. estrogen ensures skin integrity

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi. What should the nurse include when documenting about this client's care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Urine output
  2. Stones passed
  3. Pain assessment
  4. Teaching provided
  5. Time of the procedure

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. The uterus produces a small amount of androgen, which plays a role in the reproductive cycle.
2. Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics.
3. The adrenal glands do not secrete estrogen.
4. Besides secondary sex characteristics, estrogen also helps prepare the reproductive system for growth of a fetus and maintains skin and bone in the female.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

1. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document urine output including color and amount.
2. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document any fragments or stones retrieved and sent for analysis.
3. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document continuing pain assessment.
4. When caring for a client recovering from lithotripsy for renal calculi the nurse should document all teaching provided including measures to prevent future episodes of stones.
5. The time of the procedure does not need to be documented.

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