Question

An unmarried female adolescent arrives at a hospital with her parents. she complains of a delay in her regular menstrual cycle and wants to confirm her health status. which strategies should be employed while interviewing the adolescent? select all that apply.

Answer 1

are there any choices in the question asked? if ever none. this are the possible answers.

- Ask when is her LMP (last menstrual period).
- Ask if she has or had a boyfriend and is practicing sex; (if yes), ask if they are using contraceptives.,then request for a Pregnancy test. (if no), ask she is in stress lately (stress contribute to delays in menstrual cycle).
- if the pregnancy test came back negative and no stress or problems involve, refer the patient to an OB - gynecologist to see if she has other problems with her reproductive system.