The nurse has explained menstruation to a 13-year-old girl. What statement indicates the girl needs additional education?
a. "Periods last about 5 days."
b. "My cycle should get regular in 6 months."
c. "I should expect heavy bleeding with clots."
d. "Periods come about every 4 weeks."
ANS: C
Clots are not normally seen in menstrual discharge. A normal menstrual flow is 30 to 40 mL blood and 30 to 50 mL serous fluid.
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A) Response-set bias B) Nonresponse bias C) Attrition bias D) Selection bias
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a. abstain from sexual intercourse for 24 hours. b. replace it with a new ring as soon as possible. c. take an oral contraceptive product for 2 weeks. d. use a backup method of contraception for 7 days.