Author Question: An older female patient complains about the growth of hair on her chin. The nurse understands that ... (Read 116 times)

deesands · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An older female patient complains about the growth of hair on her chin. The nurse understands that this complaint is consistent with which age-related change?

1. increased estrogen production
2. increased production of luteinizing hormone
3. decreased estrogen production
4. decreased production of follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 2

During an assessment, the patient asks why the nurse is feeling her armpit. How should the nurse respond?

Select all that apply.
1. I'm counting the ribs.
2. Don't you feel your own armpits?
3. Breast tissue extends into this area.
4. I'm assessing hair distribution in this area.
5. The armpits should be part of a breast self-exam.

GCabra · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
The normal reduction in estrogen production associated with aging causes changes throughout the body, including loss of skin tone and growth of facial hair. Postmenopausal women experience a reduction in estrogen production. The levels of luteinizing hormone and FSH do not influence hair growth.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 5
The nurse palpates all sections of both axillae for enlarged nodes. The nurse should explain breast self-exam (BSE) to the patient. The nurse is not counting the ribs or assessing hair distribution. The nurse needs to answer the patient's question rather than ask another question.