The nurse is planning care for pediatric clients who have diagnoses that impact the endocrine system. Which changes occurring during the school-age and adolescence have a direct impact on the endocrine system?
1. Puberty
2. Adrenarche
3. Menarche
4. Sexual exploration
5. Risk-taking behavior
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: Puberty, adrenarche, and menarche are all changes that occur during the school age and adolescence that have a direct impact on the endocrine system. Sexual exploration and risk-taking behaviors do not have a direct impact on the endocrine system.
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a. "Use sanitary napkins to manage discharge for the next several weeks." b. "Avoid sexual intercourse or becoming pregnant for the next 12 months." c. "If you should become pregnant, you will be at increased risk for preterm labor." d. "Your next menstrual cycle will be de-layed because of this procedure."
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a. amount of activity required to cause pain. b. history of hypertension. c. number of pregnancies. d. presence of swelling.
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