A teen girl is explaining to the nurse that her menstrual cycle is not like her friends because her bleeding last longer than seven days and is very heavy. Menorrhagia has been previously diagnosed, and the nurse should anticipate:
1. Obtaining laboratory tests to check the girl's hemoglobin and hematocrit.
2. Discussing a diet which includes broccoli and other dark leafy vegetables during menses.
3. Teaching the teen how to record the amount of bleeding during her cycle.
4. All of the above should be done with the teen.
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1. The hemoglobin and hematocrit should be assessed to make sure that the girl is not anemic.
2. Diet can help maintain the iron level in the body since the bleeding is heavy.
3. Keeping track of bleeding will help the medical providers know the amount, frequency, and duration to create a plan of care.
4. The hemoglobin and hematocrit should be assessed to make sure that the girl is not anemic. Diet can help maintain the iron level in the body since the bleeding is heavy. Keeping track of bleeding will help the medical providers know the amount, frequency, and duration to create a plan of care.
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