A 36-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having uterine ...

[xroflmao]

A 36-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having uterine fibroids. When planning care for this patient, the nurse should know that
 
  a. Fibroids are malignant tumors of the uterus that require radiation or
  chemotherapy.
  b. Fibroids will increase in size during the perimenopausal period.
  c. Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common finding.
  d. Hysterectomy should be performed.

Question 2

What is a priority concern for a 14-year-old child with inflammatory bowel disease?
 
  a. Compliance with antidiarrheal medication therapy
  b. Long-term complications
  c. Dealing with the embarrassment and stress of diarrhea
  d. Home schooling

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Fibroids are benign tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus, and their etiology
is unknown.
B Fibroids are estrogen-sensitive and shrink as levels of estrogen decline.
C The major symptoms associated with fibroids are menorrhagia and the physical
effects produced by large leimyomas.
D A hysterectomy may be performed if the woman does not want more children
and other therapies are not successful.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A Antidiarrheal medications are not typically ordered for a child with inflammatory
bowel disease.
B Long-term complications are not a priority concern for the adolescent with
inflammatory bowel disease.
C Embarrassment and stress from chronic diarrhea are real concerns for the
adolescent with inflammatory bowel disease.
D Exacerbations may interfere with school attendance, but home schooling is not a
usual consideration for the adolescent with inflammatory bowel disease.

[xroflmao]

Correct answers!

[debra928]

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