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casperchen82

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The nurse interviews a 28-year-old patient with a new medical diagnosis of endometriosis. Which question is appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Are you having hot flashes?
  2. Are you experiencing pain during intercourse?
  3. Is a vaginal discharge present?
  4. Are you having pain during your period?
  5. Have you noticed any skin rashes?

Question 2

The client has been found to have vitiligo on her vulva. Which client statement indicates that the client requires additional teaching on this condition?
 
  1. This can occur in other places on my body.
  2. Vitiligo is only a decrease of pigmentation.
  3. Other serious health conditions are common with vitiligo.
  4. There usually are no other symptoms of this condition.


wilsonbho

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2,4
Rationale 1: Hot flashes are not a symptom of endometriosis.
Rationale 2: The primary symptoms of endometriosis include dyspareunia.
Rationale 3: Vaginal discharge is not a symptom of endometriosis.
Rationale 4: The primary symptoms of endometriosis include dysmenorrhea.
Rationale 5: Skin rashes are not a symptom of endometriosis.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Vitiligo is an absence of melanin, which results in white patches that are especially noticeable on dark-skinned individuals. It can occur in multiple areas on the body, and has no associated symptoms or health conditions.


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