A postmenopausal woman with uterine prolapse is being fitted with a pessary. The nurse would be most alert for which possible side effect?
A) Increased vaginal discharge C) Vaginitis
B) Urinary tract infection D) Vaginal ulceration
Question 2
A client with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is receiving oral contraceptives as part of her treatment plan. The nurse understands that the rationale for using this therapy is to:
A) restore menstrual regularity C) improve insulin uptake
B) induce ovulation D) alleviate hirsutism
Acromegaly. Photo of a woman illustrating the enlarged skull, jaw, and hands typical of acromegaly.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Leonardo da Vinci, Study of a Woman's Head or of the Angel of the Vergine delle Rocce.
Gynecological instruments: uterine dilators.
Uterine Stimulants and Relaxants
Elizabeth, a married 35-year-old woman, always thought that she followed a sensible diet