The Nurse Has Explained Menstruation to a 13-Year-Old Girl

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse has explained menstruation to a 13-year-old girl.The statement that indicates the girl needs additional education is:

• 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. "

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Definitions:

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Doula

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