Author Question: A client complains of irregular menses. On further assessment, the nurse observes that the client is ... (Read 61 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A client complains of irregular menses. On further assessment, the nurse observes that the client is obese and is developing hirsutism.

Her diagnosis indicates an ovarian dysfunction with increased levels of estrogen, testosterone, and luteinizing hormone (LH). The nurse interprets these findings to suggest:
A) Premature ovarian failure
B) Polycystic ovarian syndrome
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Adrenal hyperplasia

Question 2

A postpartal woman is placed on an anticoagulant to prevent further clot formation. She asks you if she will be able to continue breastfeeding. Your best response would be that

A) all anticoagulants pass in breast milk, so she will have to stop.
B) anticoagulants pass in breast milk, but not in amounts great enough to cause harm.
C) the effect of anticoagulants is counteracted by infant gastric juices.
D) it depends on the type of anticoagulant she is taking.