An adolescent is brought to the clinic by her mother because of abnormal uterine bleeding. What should the nurse explain about this bleeding?
A) It is common in adolescents and women approaching menopause.
B) It is rare and needs to be medically treated.
C) It only occurs at either end of the reproductive age span.
D) It is a sign of cancer and needs to be investigated.
Ans: A
Feedback: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding can occur at any age but is most common at opposite ends of the reproductive life span. It is usually secondary to anovulation (lack of ovulation) and is common in adolescents and women approaching menopause. It is not a rare condition and it is not a sign of cancer.
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