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    HESI RN health assessment proctored exam

    A 20-year-old nulliparous female college student sees the nurse because she has missed her last two menstrual periods. She reports she has not had sexual intercourse in one month. The nurse requests a pregnancy test, which is negative. Based on this client's history, which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Urinary frequency, unsteady gait, dental enamel erosion: These findings may suggest a urinary tract infection, neurological issue, or an eating disorder like bulimia. However, none are directly linked to amenorrhea in the context of a negative pregnancy test and recent missed periods.B. Breast tenderness, tremors, high blood pressure: These symptoms could suggest hyperthyroidism or hormonal imbalance, but they are less specific to the cause of missed periods in this scenario compared to more directly relevant signs like weight or thyroid size.C. Vaginal discharge, presence of genital warts, abdominal tenderness: These findings are related to sexually transmitted infections or gynecologic conditions, but the client has not had recent intercourse, and her main concern is amenorrhea, making these findings less relevant.D. Body weight, hirsutism, thyroid enlargement: These are key assessment points when evaluating causes of amenorrhea. Low or high body weight can disrupt hormonal balance, hirsutism may indicate polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and thyroid enlargement could suggest a thyroid disorder both common causes of menstrual irregularities in young women.

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