An adolescent girl asks the school health nurse about pregnancy. One of her questions is about irregular menses and whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period. The nurse's best answer would be:
a. "You cannot become pregnant until your menses are regular."
b. "Pregnancy can occur only after the second period."
c. "You can become pregnant after your first period."
d. "Ovulation does not begin until about 6 months after menarche."
C
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A Incorrect. If an adolescent girl asks whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period, the nurse's best answer would not be: "You cannot become pregnant until your menses are regular."
B Incorrect. If an adolescent girl asks whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period, the nurse's best answer would not be: "Pregnancy can occur only after the second period."
C Correct. Even though regular menstrual cycles typically begin 6-14 months aftermenarche, adolescent females can become pregnant after their first menstrual period.
D Incorrect. If an adolescent girl asks whether or not she can get pregnant the first month after her first period, the nurse's best answer would not be: "Ovulation does not begin until about 6 months after menarche."
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