The nurse working with pediatric clients knows that the primary ...

[evelyn o bentley]

The nurse working with pediatric clients knows that the primary hormone secretions that induce puberty include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Thyroid hormone
  2. Follicle-stimulating hormone
  3. Leuteinizing hormone
  4. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
  5. Gonadotropin-releasing hormones

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the labor suite. It is essential that the nurse assess the woman's status in relation to which infectious diseases? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Hepatitis B
  2. Rubeola
  3. Varicella
  4. Group B streptococcus
  5. HIV/AIDS

[jliusyl]

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is part of the process that induces puberty.
3. The luteinizing hormone (LH) is a part of the process that induces puberty.
5. The central nervous system releases a neurotransmitter that stimulates the hypothalamus to synthesize and release gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

Answer to Question 2

1,4,5
Rationale 1: Hepatitis B should be assessed.
Rationale 2: This is not of immediate importance.
Rationale 3: This is not of immediate importance.
Rationale 4: Streptococcus B should definitely be assessed.
Rationale 5: HIV/AIDS should be assessed.

[evelyn o bentley]

Excellent

[strudel15]

Great answer, keep it coming