Exam 11: Structural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive System

A woman has preinvasive cancer of the cervix.Which modality would the nurse discuss as an available option for a client with this condition?

What information is important for the nurse to include in planning for the care of a woman who has had a vaginal hysterectomy?

The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI)increases as women age,with more than one third of the women in the United States suffering from some form of this disorder.The symptoms of mild-to-moderate UI can be successfully decreased by a number of strategies.Which of these should the nurse instruct the client to use first?

A woman has arrived for her preoperative testing appointment.She is scheduled for a myomectomy the following day.What condition would require the client to undergo this procedure for symptom relief?

With regard to the treatment plan for a pregnant woman with gynecologic cancer,which statement about timing or type of treatment is correct?

A client has just returned from a uterine artery embolization (UAE)procedure.Before her discharge,a discussion concerning the symptoms that require a call to the provider postprocedure is very important.Which symptom would reassure the client that the procedure went well with no reason to call the provider?

Which precaution should the nurse take while caring for a client who is undergoing internal radiation therapy for cervical cancer?

When caring for clients with neoplasms of the reproductive system,the nurse must begin by assessing the woman's knowledge of the disorder,its management,and prognosis.This assessment should be followed by a nursing diagnosis.Which diagnosis fails to address the psychologic effect of these disorders?

A woman exhibits symptoms that may lead to a possible diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).While completing the initial assessment of the client,which clinical finding would the nurse not anticipate?

What is the most common reproductive tract cancer associated with pregnancy?

A client in late middle age who is certain she is not pregnant tells the nurse during an office visit that she has urinary problems,as well as sensations of bearing down and of something in her vagina.What condition would the nurse suspect based upon this report?

The client is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.Which common nutritional problems are related to gynecologic cancers and the treatment thereof? (Select all that apply).

Which ovarian neoplasm is described as a growth that contains hair,teeth,and sebaceous secretions?

The client has undergone hysteroscopic uterine ablation to destroy a number of smaller fibroids.The nurse is preparing to provide discharge instructions.Which information is a priority for the patient and should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply).

Which woman has the highest risk for endometrial cancer?

Which condition is the most common malignancy of the reproductive system?

A 48-year-old woman has just had a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer.Which statement alerts the nurse that further teaching is needed?

The nurse should be aware that a pessary is most effective in the treatment of which disorder?

A postmenopausal woman has been diagnosed with two leiomyomas (fibroids).Which clinical finding is most commonly associated with the presence of leiomyomas?

Which woman is at the greatest risk for psychologic complications after hysterectomy?