Shondra's Menstrual Periods Have Been Irregular for the Last Several

question 60

Multiple Choice

Shondra's menstrual periods have been irregular for the last several months.Sometimes there have been only two weeks between periods,and sometimes she will experience a 50-day cycle.She also now has less bleeding than when she was younger.According to the text,those changes are due to

• A) the end of menopause.
• B) a decrease in estrogen levels.
• C) an increase in estrogen levels.
• D) a decrease in vaginal thickness.

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Definitions:

ABGs

Arterial Blood Gases, a test that measures the acidity (pH) and levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery.

Dust Particles

Tiny fragments of solid material that are suspended in the air and can accumulate on surfaces.

Abnormal Condition

Any state of health that deviates from the normal or healthy condition.

Lung

A pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest responsible for gas exchange between the air and the bloodstream.