Author Question: Which of these is a secondary sexual characteristic? a. Female breast development b. Production ... (Read 66 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of these is a secondary sexual characteristic?

a. Female breast development
b. Production of sperm
c. Maturation of ova
d. Secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 2

The child is receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following signs of tumor lysis syndrome?

1. Thrombocytopenia and leukocytosis
2. Oliguria and altered levels of consciousness
3. Respiratory distress and cyanosis
4. Upper-extremity edema and neck vein distension

Gabe · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A A secondary sexual characteristic is one not directly related to reproduction, such
as development of the characteristic female body form.
B Production of sperm is directly related to reproduction and is a primary sexual
characteristic.
C Maturation of ova is directly related to reproduction and is a primary sexual
characteristic.
D Secretion of hormones is directly related to reproduction and is a primary sexual
characteristic.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. Thrombocytopenia and leukocytosis occur with a hematological emergency.
2. Tumor lysis causes a metabolic emergency. Because of electrolyte imbalance, the signs can be oliguria and altered levels of consciousness.
3. Space-occupying lesions can cause respiratory distress and cyanosis.
4. Space-occupying lesions can cause upper-extremity edema and neck vein distension.