The mother of a 16-year-old female child voices concern to the nurse. The parent reports that the teen began menstruating at age 14 but has stopped for at least five months. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to this mother?

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The nurse should gather more information about possible changes that could be affecting the teen's menstrual cycle, such as changes in diet, activity or weight loss. This will help to identify possible causes for the cessation of menstruation. Option A is inappropriate as every individual's reproductive function differs, and it is not necessary that the response of the mother is the same as the nurse. Option B could be a possibility, but further investigation should be made before jumping to conclusions. Option C assumes that the issue is psychological, which is not appropriate without further information.

The Mother of a 16-Year-Old Female Child Voices Concern to the Nurse