Author Question: A fully matured endometrium that resembles the thickness of heavy, soft velvet describes the _____ ... (Read 76 times)

amal · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A fully matured endometrium that resembles the thickness of heavy, soft velvet describes the _____ phase of the endometrial cycle.

a. Menstrual
b. Proliferative
c. Secretory
d. Ischemic

Question 2

The nurse walks in to find the client crying after the physician informed her of her diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV).

Which of the following statements by the nurse conveys an attitude of acceptance toward the client with a sexually transmitted infection? 1. Don't worry about it. In a few weeks, with treatment, the lesions will disappear.
2. You seem upset. I'll get the doctor.
3. You seem upset. Can I help answer any questions?
4. I think you need to see a therapist.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A During the menstrual phase, the endometrium is being shed; the endometrium is fully mature again during the secretory phase.
B The proliferative phase is a period of rapid growth, but the endometrium becomes fully mature again during the secretory phase.
C The secretory phase extends from the day of ovulation to approximately 3 days before the next menstrual cycle. During this phase, the endometrium becomes fully mature.
D During the ischemic phase, the blood supply is blocked, and necrosis develops. The endometrium is fully mature during the secretory phase.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale:
1. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
2. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
3. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.
4. The nurse's attitude of acceptance and matter-of-factness conveys to the woman that she is still an acceptable person who happens to have an infection. The other statements are not conveying acceptance, they are ignoring the needs of the client.