The Question That the Nurse Would Initially Ask an 18-Year-Old

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Multiple Choice

The question that the nurse would initially ask an 18-year-old client being assessed for amenorrhea is

• A) "Are you taking birth control pills?"
• B) "Could you be pregnant?"
• C) "Have you been dieting?"
• D) "How much do you exercise?"

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Definitions:

Balance and Coordination

The ability to maintain the body's position and perform tasks smoothly using different parts of the body together effectively.

Sprouting

The process where shoots emerge from a seed, stem, or root, signifying the beginning of growth for many plants.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain, allowing for communication between different parts of the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body.

Dendrites

The rootlike parts of a neuron that receive impulses from other neurons.