Chapter 04: Reproductive System Concerns Perry: Maternal Child Nursing Care, 6th Edition
1. When assessing a patient for amenorrhea, the nurse should be aware that this is unlikely to be caused by: a. anatomic abnormalities. b. type 1 diabetes mellitus. c. lack of exercise. d. hysterectomy. ANS: C Lack of exercise is not a cause of amenorrhea. Strenuous exercise may cause amenorrhea. Anatomic abnormalities, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and hysterectomy all are possible causes of amenorrhea. 2. When a nurse is counseling a woman for primary dysmenorrhea, which nonpharmacologic intervention might be recommended? a. Increasing the intake of red meat and simple carbohydrates b. Reducing the intake of diuretic foods such as peaches and asparagus c. Temporarily substituting physical activity for a sedentary lifestyle d. Using a heating pad on the abdomen to relieve cramping
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