When explaining the menstrual cycle to an adolescent the nurse should include that during menstruation the uterus:
1. sheds the perimetrium.
2. Swells in the fundus.
3. Sheds the endometrium.
4. Merges with the peritoneum.
Answer: 3
1. The perimetrium is the outer layer of the uterus that merges with the peritoneum.
2. The fundus is the top of the uterus, and swells during pregnancy.
3. The endometrium thickens during ovulation. When there is no fertilization, this layer is shed during menstruation.
4. The fundus merges with the peritoneum.
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