The 12-year-old client reports that menarche occurred 5 months ago. She has had bleeding every day this month, and is very worried. The nurse should explain that the most common cause of this bleeding is which of the following?
A) Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (D U B)
B) Diabetes mellitus (D M)
C) Pregnancy
D) Von Willebrand's disease

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents. It is often due to anovulation, where the hormonal cycle is not yet well established, leading to irregular and sometimes prolonged bleeding.

The 12-Year-Old Client Reports That Menarche Occurred 5 Months Ago