A patient is diagnosed with a cystocele. The nurse actively ...

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A patient is diagnosed with a cystocele. The nurse actively listens as the patient talks about which treatment choice to make.
 
  The treatment options available to the patient are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Kegel exercises.
  2. Vaginal pessaries.
  3. Surgical intervention.
  4. Estrogen replacement therapy.
  5. Bladder training.

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms, if progressive, are indicative of CHF, the heart's signal of its decreased ability to meet the demands of pregnancy? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Palpitations
  2. Heart murmurs
  3. Dyspnea
  4. Frequent urination
  5. Rales

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: One treatment option is to use Kegel exercises.
Rationale 2: A treatment choice the patient has is to have a pessary or ring inserted.
Rationale 3: Surgical intervention is one approach to helping the patient with a cystocele.
Rationale 4: Estrogen replacement therapy is not used to treat a cystocele.
Rationale 5: Referral to a physical therapist for bladder training is a treatment option for a cystocele.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Palpitations are indicative of CHF.
2. Heart murmurs are indicative of CHF.
3. Dyspnea is indicative of CHF.
5. Rales are indicative of CHF.