With regard to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), the nurse ...

[burton19126]

With regard to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), the nurse should be aware that:
 
  a. It is most commonly caused by anovulation.
  b. It most often occurs in middle age.
  c. The diagnosis of DUB should be the first considered for abnormal menstrual bleeding.
  d. The most effective medical treatment involves steroids.

Question 2

A male client visits the infertility clinic for the results of his comprehensive exam. The exam indicated oligospermia. The client asks the nurse which procedure would assist him and his wife to conceive.
 
  The nurse's best response is: (Select all that apply.) 1. You might want to consider adoption.
  2. An option you might consider is in vitro fertilization.
  3. Surrogacy might be your best option.
  4. Many couples utilize therapeutic husband insemination.
  5. The GIFT procedure has had much success.
  Correct

[randomguy133]

Answer to Question 1

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A Anovulation may occur because of hypothalamic dysfunction or polycystic ovary syndrome.
B DUB most often occurs when the menstrual cycle is being established or when it draws to a close at menopause.
C A diagnosis of DUB is made only after all other causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding have been ruled out.
D The most effective medical treatment is oral or intravenous estrogen.

Answer to Question 2

2; 4
Rationale:
1. Adoption and surrogacy are not immediate options.
2. The in vitro fertilization procedure is used in cases in which infertility has resulted from male infertility.
3. Adoption and surrogacy are not immediate options.
4. Therapeutic husband insemination is generally indicated for such seminal deficiencies as oligospermia.
5. The GIFT procedure is not an immediate option.

[burton19126]

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