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A patient is at a physician's office following the end of treatment for breast cancer. The patient is not scheduled to receive any more radiation or chemotherapy at this time.
 
  With treatment behind her, the patient can now look again to the future. Which phase of psychological adjustment is this patient experiencing? 1. Shock
  2. Reaction
  3. Recovery
  4. Reorientation

Question 2

The nurse interviews a 28-year-old client with a new medical diagnosis of endometriosis. Which question asked by the nurse 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?



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The shock phase usually extends from the discovery of the lump through the process of diagnosis.
Rationale 2: The reaction phase occurs in conjunction with the initiation of treatment.
Rationale 3: The recovery phase begins during convalescence following the completion of medical treatment.
Rationale 4: The reorientation phase follows recovery, and is unending.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4
Explanation: 2. The primary symptoms of endometriosis include dyspareunia.
4. The primary symptoms of endometriosis include dysmenorrhea.



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