The Nurse Is Discussing Menstruation with a Patient Who Is

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing menstruation with a patient who is present for her yearly physical. The patient is 11 years of age and states, "I have not had a period yet and I hear so much at school it is confusing." Which detail about the function is unnecessary at this time?

A) Normally, a cycle will occur approximately every 28 days.
B) A period usually lasts about 5 days and bleeding is not excessive.
C) The process is related to fluctuating estrogen and progesterone hormones.
D) Cramping can occur, but is not usually severe and can be managed fairly easy.