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awywial · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient is concerned about developing cervical cancer. For which risk factors should the nurse assess this patient?

Select all that apply.
1. history of HPV infections
2. first intercourse before the age of 20
3. multiple sex partners
4. long-term use of birth control pills
5. alcohol abuse

Question 2

A patient is suspected of having endometrial cancer. For which diagnostic procedures should the nurse prepare this patient?

Select all that apply.
1. abdominal x-ray
2. transvaginal ultrasound
3. dilatation and curettage (D&C)
4. intravenous pyelogram
5. CT scan of abdomen

TINA · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Risk factors that predispose a woman to cervical cancer include HPV infection, first intercourse before 16 years of age, multiple sex partners, and long-term use of birth control pills. Alcohol abuse has not been shown to be a risk factor.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3
Transvaginal ultrasound is used to determine endometrial thickening, which may indicate hypertrophy or malignant changes, and D&C to remove tissue for a definitive diagnosis. Abdominal x-rays, intravenous pyelogram (IVP), or CT scans are used to determine the extent of disease once diagnosed and to check for metastasis.