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A Nurse Cares for a Client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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A nurse cares for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) .The client states,"I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator." How should the nurse respond?


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Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system, making pregnancy possible.

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Capable of reproducing or supporting the growth of offspring; often used in reference to soil quality or the reproductive capability of living organisms.

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A natural biological process in women marking the end of reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstruation.

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The process in the menstrual cycle where a mature ovarian follicle releases an egg.

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