Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 2, Problem 1.3CS
Summary Introduction
To state: The reason why Person T is not ovulating.
Introduction: Ovulation is the release of egg from the ovary. The lack of ovulation is called as anovulation. Anovulation occurs due to a variety of reasons.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Samira is a 26-year-old female with a history of intense dysmenorrhea. She experienced menarche at age 11. Her menstrual cycles average 25 days in length. She has a BMI of 18. Her menstrual cycle pain had decreased over the last 3 years while she was consistently taking birth control pills. However, she is now planning her first pregnancy and has been off birth control for 6 months. She has yet to conceive, even though she and her partner have been carefully timing intercourse and monitoring Samira’s fertility window each month. Her dysmenorrhea has returned, and she has developed menometrorrhagia, along with other cyclical symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and craving salty foods.
Which of Samira’s symptoms is most likely NOT related to endometriosis?
Craving salty food
Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Bloating
Samira is a 26-year-old female with a history of intense dysmenorrhea. She experienced menarche at age 11. Her menstrual cycles average 25 days in length. She has a BMI of 18. Her menstrual cycle pain had decreased over the last 3 years while she was consistently taking birth control pills. However, she is now planning her first pregnancy and has been off birth control for 6 months. She has yet to conceive, even though she and her partner have been carefully timing intercourse and monitoring Samira’s fertility window each month. Her dysmenorrhea has returned, and she has developed menometrorrhagia, along with other cyclical symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and craving salty foods. List and describe 3 lifestyle or at-home treatments that may help Samira reduce her symptoms.
Samira is a 26-year-old female with a history of intense dysmenorrhea. She experienced menarche at age 11. Her menstrual cycles average 25 days in length. She has a BMI of 18. Her menstrual cycle pain had decreased over the last 3 years while she was consistently taking birth control pills. However, she is now planning her first pregnancy and has been off birth control for 6 months. She has yet to conceive, even though she and her partner have been carefully timing intercourse and monitoring Samira’s fertility window each month. Her dysmenorrhea has returned, and she has developed menometrorrhagia, along with other cyclical symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and craving salty foods.
Why would Samira’s dysmenorrhea symptoms decrease when taking birth control pill
Chapter 2 Solutions
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Ch. 2 - Prob. 1.1CSCh. 2 - Prob. 1.2CSCh. 2 - Prob. 1.3CSCh. 2 - Prob. 1.4CSCh. 2 - Prob. 1.5CSCh. 2 - Prob. 2.1CSCh. 2 - Prob. 2.2CSCh. 2 - Prob. 2.3CSCh. 2 - Prob. 2.4CSCh. 2 - Prob. 1RQ
Ch. 2 - Prob. 2RQCh. 2 - Prob. 3RQCh. 2 - Prob. 4RQCh. 2 - Match the term listed in Column A with its...Ch. 2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 2 - Match the term listed in Column A with its...Ch. 2 - Prob. 8RQCh. 2 - Match the term listed in Column A with its...Ch. 2 - Prob. 10RQCh. 2 - Match the term listed in Column A with its...Ch. 2 - Match the term listed in Column A with its...Ch. 2 - Match the term listed in Column A with its...Ch. 2 - Prob. 14RQCh. 2 - Prob. 15RQCh. 2 - Prob. 16RQCh. 2 - ________ Although the incidence of neural tube...Ch. 2 - Prob. 18RQCh. 2 - Prob. 19RQCh. 2 - Prob. 20RQCh. 2 - Prob. 21RQCh. 2 - Prob. 22RQCh. 2 - Prob. 23RQCh. 2 - Prob. 24RQCh. 2 - Prob. 25RQCh. 2 - Prob. 26RQCh. 2 - Prob. 27RQCh. 2 - Prob. 28RQCh. 2 - Prob. 29RQ
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, health-nutrition and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Samira is a 26-year-old female with a history of intense dysmenorrhea. She experienced menarche at age 11. Her menstrual cycles average 25 days in length. She has a BMI of 18. Her menstrual cycle pain had decreased over the last 3 years while she was consistently taking birth control pills. However, she is now planning her first pregnancy and has been off birth control for 6 months. She has yet to conceive, even though she and her partner have been carefully timing intercourse and monitoring Samira’s fertility window each month. Her dysmenorrhea has returned, and she has developed menometrorrhagia, along with other cyclical symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and craving salty foods. Samira’s physician is concerned that she may have endometriosis. Briefly explain the pathophysiology of this condition.arrow_forwardSamira is a 26-year-old female with a history of intense dysmenorrhea. She experienced menarche at age 11. Her menstrual cycles average 25 days in length. She has a BMI of 18. Her menstrual cycle pain had decreased over the last 3 years while she was consistently taking birth control pills. However, she is now planning her first pregnancy and has been off birth control for 6 months. She has yet to conceive, even though she and her partner have been carefully timing intercourse and monitoring Samira’s fertility window each month. Her dysmenorrhea has returned, and she has developed menometrorrhagia, along with other cyclical symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and craving salty foods. If Samira still wishes to become pregnant, which treatment option may decrease her symptoms while allowing fertilization and implantation of an ovum? Progestin therapy Depo-Provera Estrogen-Progesterone patch Conservative surgeryarrow_forwardAt 37 years of age, Señora Mendez was in her 23rd week of pregnancy and expecting her second child. Or so she thought, until an ultrasound scan detected twins. Her prepregnancy weight was 142 pounds (64.5 kg) and her BMI. Señora Mendez’s weight-gain progress has been poor due to nausea and vomiting experienced in the first half of pregnancy. Otherwise, Sra. Mendez was experiencing a normal pregnancy for women expecting twins. Concerns about her weight-gain progress and the nutritional needs of women with twin gestation prompted her certified–nurse midwife to prescribe a prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement and to refer her to a registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator. A nutritional assessment completed during week 25 of pregnancy identified that Sra. Mendez had gained 14 pounds since conception, and that her typical dietary intake excluded food sources of EPA and DHA. Her plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D level was below 24 nmol/L, indicating low vitamin D status. No other…arrow_forward
- \ Samira is a 26-year-old female with a history of intense dysmenorrhea. She experienced menarche at age 11. Her menstrual cycles average 25 days in length. She has a BMI of 18. Her menstrual cycle pain had decreased over the last 3 years while she was consistently taking birth control pills. However, she is now planning her first pregnancy and has been off birth control for 6 months. She has yet to conceive, even though she and her partner have been carefully timing intercourse and monitoring Samira’s fertility window each month. Her dysmenorrhea has returned, and she has developed menometrorrhagia, along with other cyclical symptoms like diarrhea, bloating, and craving salty foods. List and briefly describe 3 risk factors Samira has for endometriosis.arrow_forwardMaha is a 24-year-old office manager and part-time aerobics instructor who has delivered vaginally, without complications, a healthy, full-term son, Rani. With a birthweight of 3200 grams (7 lb), Rani is the first child for Maha and her husband. Maha is 162 cm(5 ft 4 in) tall with a prepregancy weight of 56.8 kg (125 lb). She gained 25 kg (55 lb) during her uncomplicated pregnancy and has been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for 5 years. After a 12-hour stay in a birthing center, Maha and her husband bring Rani home. At 4 days postpartum, Maha, her husband, and her mother-in-law bring the baby to the health care center for his first follow-up visit. Maha and her husband are very concerned about whether their son is getting adequate nourishment, so the dietitian is called to see the family. During nutrition assessment, the following information is documented. Rani weighs 3,000 grams (6 lb 6 oz). The parents report that Rani nurses vigorously about every 1½ to 2 hours and never sleeps for more…arrow_forwardMr. and Mrs. Smith have arrived for their first fertility appointment after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past year. Mrs. Smith is withdrawn, her voice is monotone, and she becomes tearful when the nurse begins to take a health history. Mr. Smith hugs her and holds her hand, but Mrs. Smith doesn't seem to notice. What is the best nursing action to take at this time? O Get a box of tissues and encourage Mrs. Smith to discuss what she's feeling. O Ask Mr. Smith to leave the room and ask Mrs. Smith if she feels safe at home and how long she's been abused. O Tell Mrs. Smith she's being silly; the clinic will make everything better. O Continue taking the history; this is just part of the job.arrow_forward
- Jose is a 55-year-old Hispanic, male, migrant worker who speaks limited English. He presented to the emergency room with complaints of edema of the scrotum, urinary retention, and hematuria. He does not have any pertinent past medical history. He is married and has five young children. He states he has been having problems for a while but delayed seeing the doctor because of his work schedule and limited money. The doctor performs a digital rectal examination in the office and finds that Jose’s prostate is enlarged. Male reproductive disorders can make a great impact on the patient’s life. Based on the case study, answer the following questions in your discussion post. Discuss the potential disease processes and signs and symptoms related to the disease process that Jose may be exhibiting? How would you provide multidimensional care to include cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and emotional needs for Jose?arrow_forwardLeslie, 17, mother of 2-week-old Milton, is a single mother who is new to your community. Milton's father left Leslie during her pregnancy while they were both in drug rehab, and she does not have any contact with her family. You are the support worker assigned to Leslie after a public health nurse reported that Leslie had troubles bathing and feeding Milton and adjusting to her new role as a mother. You are to report any concerns to your supervisor. Leslie is currently breastfeeding Milton. Milton weighed 3.6 kg (8 lb.) at birth and, according to his pediatrician, has grown and gained weight well. On the two last visits, Leslie seemed to have no trouble changing him, bathing him, or knowing when to bring him to his doctor for weekly visits. On your visit today, Leslie greets you at the door, carrying Milton in one arm and holding a cigarette in her other hand. She looks as if she has been crying. Milton is crying, wet, and obviously needs a diaper change. Leslie says that she thinks…arrow_forwardLeslie, 17, mother of 2-week-old Milton, is a single mother who is new to your community. Milton's father left Leslie during her pregnancy while they were both in drug rehab, and she does not have any contact with her family. You are the support worker assigned to Leslie after a public health nurse reported that Leslie had troubles bathing and feeding Milton and adjusting to her new role as a mother. You are to report any concerns to your supervisor. Leslie is currently breastfeeding Milton. Milton weighed 3.6 kg (8 lb.) at birth and, according to his pediatrician, has grown and gained weight well. On the two last visits, Leslie seemed to have no trouble changing him, bathing him, or knowing when to bring him to his doctor for weekly visits. On your visit today, Leslie greets you at the door, carrying Milton in one arm and holding a cigarette in her other hand. She looks as if she has been crying. Milton is crying, wet, and obviously needs a diaper change. Leslie says that she thinks…arrow_forward
- As the nurse working on a postpartum unit, you are caring for John and Janah, who have just become parents of a 7 lb and 2 oz baby boy. As you prepare them for discharge, you notice that they seem overwhelmed with much of the information being provided. Janah says, “ Maybe my breasts are too small and the baby can’t get enough milk.” She added, “I am hoping that if I breastfeed, I won’t have to worry about birth control for a while.” GUIDE QUESTIONS: The couple needs health teaching in a number of areas. Which subject would you begin with? Why? Explain how breastfeeding can prevent pregnancy? How can you best explain this to the couple?arrow_forwardMarguerita, the 15-year-old client who is pregnant for the first time. Her BMI is 18 and she values being a small size. While her income is limited, she enjoys trying on size zero clothes when she is shopping with friends. Marguerita is young and lives at home. Her family is on a limited budget and they do not have a car. They live in an area of town which is designated as a “food desert.” There are no nearby grocery stores which stock a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. All the stores require taking a bus downtown and transferring to a second bus. The nurse needs to consider options in Marguerita’s community to ensure her nutrition. What goal for weight gain during pregnancy would you establish with her to promote maternal and fetal health?arrow_forwardMarguerita, the 15-year-old client who is pregnant for the first time. Her BMI is 18 and she values being a small size. While her income is limited, she enjoys trying on size zero clothes when she is shopping with friends. Marguerita is young and lives at home. Her family is on a limited budget and they do not have a car. They live in an area of town which is designated as a “food desert.” There are no nearby grocery stores which stock a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. All the stores require taking a bus downtown and transferring to a second bus. The nurse needs to consider options in Marguerita’s community to ensure her nutrition. What steps would you take to create a dietary plan for Marguerita?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Nutrition Through The Life CycleHealth & NutritionISBN:9781337919333Author:Brown, Judith E.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337919333
Author:Brown, Judith E.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,