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809779 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is planning an educational program for middle school boys focused on physical changes they can expect with puberty. Which topics should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Changes in patterns of hair
B.
Deepening of the voice
C.
Growth spurt
D.
Narrowing waist
E.
Thinning skin

Question 2

A nurse is planning an educational seminar focused on changes associated with perimenopause and postmenopause. Which topics should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Eating foods high in calcium
B.
Getting plenty of rest and sleep
C.
Keeping the room cool at night
D.
Need for increased antiperspirant
E.
Using vaginal lubricants

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
During puberty, a boy can expect to see changes in hair patterns, deepening of the voice, a linear growth spurt, increased upper body musculature with a narrowed waist, and thickening of the skin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
During the perimenopausal and postmenopausal periods, several physical and emotional changes occur. Long-term effects include increased risk for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Appropriate teaching topics include eating foods high in calcium to help prevent osteoporosis, getting plenty of rest and sleep to combat the fatigue that often accompanies these changes, keeping the room cool at night because hot flashes often occur at night, and the use of water-based vaginal lubricants during sexual activity to combat vaginal dryness. Sweat and sebaceous glands have diminished activity, so there is usually no need for an increased use of antiperspirants.