The nurse is providing patient education to a high school girls' athletic class. Which statement by a member of the class best demonstrates understanding of anabolic steroid use in females? "Ste-roid use may lead to
a. menstrual irregularities."
b. enlarged breasts."
c. uterine enlargement."
d. a change in hair texture."
A
Anabolic steroid use in females may lead to menstrual irregularities.
Steroid use in females also causes a decrease in breast size, clitoral enlargement, and hair loss.
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A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Percussion D) Auscultation
Which of the following injuries would take highest priority if demonstrated by the patient entering the emergency department?
A) Open fracture of the femur B) Laceration of the forearm C) Stabbing to the chest D) Traumatic amputation of foot
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