Author Question: Estradiol levels are drawn on a 55-year-old female who stopped menstruating 2 years ago. The nurse ... (Read 33 times)

a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Estradiol levels are drawn on a 55-year-old female who stopped menstruating 2 years ago. The nurse anticipates that the levels will be:

1. between 200 and 400 pg/mL.
2. greater than 400 pg/mL.
3. less than 20 pg/mL.
4. between 60 and 260 pg/mL.

Question 2

Following an abdominal laparoscopic procedure to examine the pelvic cavity, a client is concerned because she is passing gas through her vagina. The nurse should offer which response?

1. I will give you some perineal pads in case fluid is also expelled.
2. That is quite unusual. I will let your physician know.
3. As long as you don't have severe pain or bleeding, it should be okay.
4. This is normal following the procedure you had done.

Chou · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
2. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
3. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.
4. Normal postmenopausal levels are 60-260 pg/mL.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. This does not address the client's concern.
2. The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure that is normally expelled through the vagina.
3. The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure that is normally expelled through the vagina.
4. The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure that is normally expelled through the vagina.