A female patient is scheduled for an ultrasound to examine the ...

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A female patient is scheduled for an ultrasound to examine the uterus. How should the nurse instruct the patient to prepare for the test?
 
  1. Take a laxative the night before the test to clear the colon of feces.
  2. Restrict fluids prior to the day of the test.
  3. Take no food or fluids after midnight the day before the test.
  4. Increase fluid intake and do not void until after the test.

Question 2

During a health history the nurse becomes concerned that a male patient is at risk for cancer of the reproductive organs. What genetic information about this patient caused the nurse's concern?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. The patient's mother has arthritis.
  2. The patient's father had prostate cancer.
  3. The patient's brother was treated for testicular cancer.
  4. The patient was treated for cryptorchidism as a young child.
  5. The patient's uncle has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
For an abdominal ultrasound, the patient should be instructed to increase the intake of fluids and not to void until the test is completed. This ensures a full bladder to lift the pelvic organs higher in the abdomen and improve visualization. Restricting food intake and clearing the colon of feces are not necessary, as the colon does not obstruct the view of the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Several diseases of the male reproductive system have a genetic component. During the health assessment interview, it is especially important to ask about a family history of testicular or prostate cancer. Although the exact genetic predisposition in some men for prostate cancer is unknown, many studies have identified a family history as a major risk factor. A family history of testicular cancer is a risk factor for cancer of the testes. Cryptorchidism can be a risk factor for testicular cancer. A family history of arthritis or type 2 diabetes mellitus does not increase the patient's risk of developing cancer of the reproductive organs.

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