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a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A mother is anxious about her ability to breastfeed after her child is born because of her small breast size. What would be an important point to teach this mother?

a. Milk is produced in ducts and lobules regardless of breast size.
b. Supplementing breastfeeding with formula allows the infant to receive adequate nutrition.
c. Breast size can be increased with exercise.
d. Drinking extra milk during pregnancy allows breasts to produce adequate amounts of milk.

Question 2

A 12-year-old female pediatric patient experienced menarche 3 months ago. Her mother voices concern to the pediatric office nurse regarding the irregularity of her daughter's menstrual cycle. What is the nurse's best response?

a. Worrying is not the answer.
b. I will talk to the pediatrician about a gynecological referral.
c. I can only discuss this with your daughter.
d. Early cycles are often irregular.

yifu223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Breast size does not influence the ability to secrete milk.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Early cycles are often irregular and may be anovulatory. Regular cycles are usually established within 6 months to 2 years of the menarche. In an average cycle, the flow (menses) occurs every 28 days, plus or minus 5 to 10 days.