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casperchen82

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A woman who is receiving radiation therapy for treatment of stage I cervical cancer is experiencing diarrhea. She contacts the oncology advice nurse. The advice nurse recommends that the woman (select all that apply):
 
  a. Eat five or six small meals a day instead of three large meals
  b. Eat cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables
  c. Use baby wipes instead of toilet paper
  d. Reduce fluid intake to four glasses of water

Question 2

A primary topic for health promotion for a 25-year-old woman with a history of polycystic ovary syndrome is (select the most important topic):
 
  a. The adverse effects of cigarette smoking
  b. The adverse effects of excessive alcohol consumption
  c. Nutrition
  d. Self-esteem issues



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: a, b, c
Radiation damages the cells of the intestines. Interventions are aimed at decreasing stress on the intestines such as eating small, frequent meals and foods low in fiber. Baby wipes help reduce irritation to the anal area. A person should increase fluid intake to compensate for fluid loss caused by the diarrhea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: c
Women with PCOS are at higher risk for being obese. Obesity increases the woman's risk for type 2 diabetes. Obesity and type 2 diabetes increase the woman's risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and metabolic syndrome. It is also important to talk about self-esteem issues related to hirsutism and the effects of smoking and drinking, but the long-term effects of obesity are a greater risk to a woman with PCOS.



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