The 12-year-old client reports that menarche occurred 5 months ago. She has had bleeding every day this month, and is very worried. The nurse should explain that the most common cause of this bleeding is which of the following?
1. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)
2. Diabetes mellitus (DM)
3. Pregnancy
4. Von Willebrand's disease
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Explanation: 1. Adolescents often experience DUB during the first 2 years following menarche due to hypothalamic immaturity after menarche.
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