« previous next »

Author Question: A mother asks the nurse, When will I know my child has entered puberty? What will the nurse state ... (Read 78 times)

laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
on: Jun 28, 2018
A mother asks the nurse, When will I know my child has entered puberty? What will the nurse state based on an understanding of changes associated with puberty?
 
  a. Your daughter will have her first period.
  b. You'll recognize puberty by the mood swings.
  c. The child becomes interested in the opposite sex.
  d. Secondary sex characteristics, such as pubic hair, appear.

Question 2

The nurse has explained menstruation to a 13-year-old girl. What statement indicates the girl needs additional education?
 
  a. Periods last about 5 days.
  b. My cycle should get regular in 6 months.
  c. I should expect heavy bleeding with clots.
  d. Periods come about every 4 weeks.


anyusername12131

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Puberty begins when the secondary sex characteristics appear. Puberty ends when mature sperm are formed in the male and when regular menstrual cycles occur in the female.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Clots are not normally seen in menstrual discharge. A normal menstrual flow is 30 to 40 mL blood and 30 to 50 mL serous fluid.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Although the Roman numeral for the number 4 has always been taught to have been "IV," according to historians, the ancient Romans probably used "IIII" most of the time. This is partially backed up by the fact that early grandfather clocks displayed IIII for the number 4 instead of IV. Early clockmakers apparently thought that the IIII balanced out the VIII (used for the number 8) on the clock face and that it just looked better.

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

One of the reasons I went to Cambodia was to interview a feral child—the boy shown here—who ... One of the reasons I went to Cambodia was to interview a feral child—the boy shown here—who ...
Infant monkey is shown with cloth mother from Harlow’s studies. Infant monkey is shown with cloth mother from Harlow’s studies.
School age (late childhood): 6–12 years, or to puberty. School age (late childhood): 6–12 years, or to puberty.
The steady state in enzyme kinetics The steady state in enzyme kinetics
Child Development: A Topical Approach Child Development: A Topical Approach
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ... A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...
Video: The Lac Operon in E. Coli

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library