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mrsjacobs44

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A 13-year-old girl tells the nurse she is concerned because she has not had her first menstrual period. What is the best initial response from the nurse?
 
  a. Your hormone levels may be irregular.
  b. Could you be pregnant?
  c. Age of first menstrual cycle varies.
  d. Do not worry about it.

Question 2

To what is the restlessness seen in the adolescent considered to be attributed? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Drive to be accepted by society as an individual
  b. Urge for independence
  c. Establishment of a personal identity
  d. Intense libido
  e. Slowing of body changes


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Puberty is easily recognized in girls by the onset of menstruation. The first menstrual period is called the menarche. It commonly occurs about age 12 or 13 years, but this varies. It may occur as early as age 10 years or as late as age 15 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
All the options listed are sources of stress to the adolescent and are stimulants to restlessness except option E: body changes are rapid.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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