A 15-Year-Old Client with Cystic Fibrosis Asks Why She Has

question 80

Multiple Choice

A 15-year-old client with cystic fibrosis asks why she has not started her menstrual period yet. Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A)"Usually girls with cystic fibrosis start menstruating earlier than their peers."
• B)"It is normal for girls with cystic fibrosis to start their period at age 16. Just be patient."
• C)"Some girls with cystic fibrosis do not experience menstruation due to nutritional problems."
• D)"Because secretions are thicker in people with cystic fibrosis, your period will be very heavy once it starts."

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