Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent endovenous laser treatment. Which statement ... (Read 78 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent endovenous laser treatment. Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about postprocedure management has been successful?

a. I should wear compression stockings for 5 days.
b. I should walk at least an hour every day for 2 weeks.
c. I should massaging the legs to stimulate circulation.
d. I should notify my doctor if my foot is warm to the touch.

Question 2

The nurse is educating a speaking to a group of junior high girls about reproductive health. Which information is most important to include?

a. Breasts may be tender in the middle of the cycle.
b. Girls ages 12 or older who have not had a period should see a doctor.
c. Irregular or missed periods are nothing to worry about.
d. A normal period may last up to 2 weeks.

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Endovenous occlusion using laser is done by placing a catheter within the vein under duplex ul-trasound guidance. A laser heats the vessel, causing it to collapse and close off. Patients ambulate immediately after the procedure for 30 to 60 minutes and 1 to 2 hours per day for 1 to 2 weeks. The patient should wear compression stockings for 1 to 2 weeks. The patient should not massage the legs or notify the doctor of warm feet (a normal finding).

Answer to Question 2

A
Hormonal changes during the midportion of the cycle may increase breast tenderness. The onset of the menstrual cycle completes puberty and usually occurs between ages 9 and 17 . During the first year following menarche, the menstrual cycle may be somewhat irregular, but by the second year a regular cycle of approximately 28 days is normally established. Irregular periods may be a benign finding, but late or absent periods could also be a cause for concern (including a potential sign of pregnancy). Menstrual bleeding occurs about 14 days after ovulation and lasts between 2 and 8 days.