A student nurse asks the OB clinic nurse why a pregnancy test is needed if a woman has missed several menstrual periods in a row
The nurse explains that amenorrhea can be caused by several conditions other than pregnancy, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Chronic illness
B.
Endocrine disorders
C.
Fatigue
D.
Infections
E.
Psychological factors
ANS: A, B, D, E
Amenorrhea is a presumptive sign of pregnancy, meaning that the same signs can be caused by conditions other than pregnancy. Amenorrhea can be caused by chronic illness; endocrine, metabolic, or psychological factors; or infection.
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In critiquing a research report, where would the researcher find a discussion related to findings associated with the conceptual basis of the study?
A. methods B. results C. discussion D. data analysis
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students the pathophysiologic reasons related to genitourinary (GU) disorders in the pediatric population. Which statements are appropriate for the nurse educator to include in the teaching session?
1. "Incomplete organ development during fetal development is the cause of many GU disorders." 2. "Improper placement of the urethra in vagina is one cause of GU disorders." 3. "GU disorders in the pediatric population can be caused by hydronephrosis." 4. "GU disorders in the pediatric population are not caused by infections." 5. "Anatomic obstruction or incomplete nerve innervation can cause GU disorders."
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).