1. An adult client currently has low levels of estrogen and progesterone. At this point in the

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• An adult client currently has low levels of estrogen and progesterone. At this point in the

menstrual cycle, the client will likely

• experience endometrial regeneration.
• become pregnant.
• shed her uterine lining.
• ovulate.

Answer

C

• The nurse is explaining the phases of the uterine cycle to a client. What action during the

proliferative phase of the uterine cycle should the nurse include in the teaching session with the client?

• While the ovarian follicles are producing increased amounts of estrogen, the endometrium

prepares for possible fertilization with pronounced growth.

• Withdrawal of hormones causes the endometrial cells to change, and menstruation begins.
• If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum degenerates, and hormonal levels fall.
• An ovum matures and is released.

Answer

A

• It is important that couples who wish to practice natural forms of birth control understand

that the mucus-secreting glands of the cervix can store live sperm for up to

• 36 hours.
• 24 hours.
• 12 hours.
• 48 hours.

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D

• A client is trying to have a baby and wants to know the best time to have intercourse to

increase the chances of pregnancy. Which time for intercourse is ideal to help her chances of conceiving?

• one or two days before ovulation
• any time after ovulation
• any time during the week before ovulation
• a week after ovulation

Answer

A

• A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a woman who is planning to become pregnant. Which

hormone secreted by the corpus luteum would the nurse include in the discussion when describing how the endometrium is prepped for egg implantation?

• prolactin
• progesterone
• luteinizing hormone
• testosterone

Answer

B

• A client asks the nurse about cervical mucus changes that occur during the menstrual cycle.

Which statement should the nurse expect to include in the client's teaching plan?

• About midway through the menstrual cycle, cervical mucus is clear and sticky.
• During ovulation, the cervix remains dry with scant mucus secretion.
• Cervical mucus disappears immediately after ovulation, resuming with menses.
• As ovulation approaches, cervical mucus is abundant and stretchable.
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