Exam 42: Nursing Care of Women With Reproductive System Disorders

The nurse is reviewing discharge teaching for a patient who has undergone laparoscopic surgery. Which patient statement indicates that discharge teaching is effective?

A patient is inquiring about the insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. Which information from the nurse is incorrect?

The nurse is providing care and support to a female client who tested positive for the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional information from the nurse is necessary?

The nurse is caring for a woman who has just had a spontaneous abortion. Which instructions do the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is providing care to a female patient who just received a diagnosis of agenesis of the ovaries. Which nursing care is most appropriate for the patient?

A female patient who is experiencing symptoms related to menopause is denied hormone replacement therapy by the HCP because of a family history of breast cancer and heart disease. Which suggestion does the nurse make for management of symptoms that is likely to be ineffective?

The nurse is providing care for a female patent diagnosed with displacement disorders currently being treated with placement of a pessary. Which nursing care is the most important for the nurse implement?

A female reports being conflicted between the effectiveness of a condom versus a diaphragm for contraception. Which information does the nurse provide regarding effectiveness?

The nurse works in the office of an HCP specializing in female health. Which patient does the nurse identify as being at greatest risk due to prescribed oral contraceptives?

The nurse is providing care for a female patient diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The patient states, "I have done some research about targeted therapies and I'm not sure it is the best option." Which information does the nurse provide?

A patient at age 23 reports severe pelvic and back pain, which increases during her menses. After testing, she is diagnosed with endometriosis. Which information provided by the nurse is likely to be considered premature?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who had a mastectomy for breast cancer 2 days ago and is now developing pulmonary congestion. For which reason is a mastectomy patient at risk for pulmonary complications?

A female patient is diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The HCP prescribes, along with hormonal contraceptives, supplements of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins E and B₆. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide to the patient?

A 50-year-old woman states, "It is such a relief not to need birth control any more. I haven't had a period in 3 months." Which response by the nurse is correct?

A female patient who is in the last trimester of pregnancy is considering sterilization as a permanent method of birth control. The patient states, "I know this is what I want, but I don't want to do this until the baby is a little older." Which information does the nurse provide?

The nurse is collecting data from a female patient with a possible Bartholin gland cyst. Which data does the nurse need to validate?

After reviewing data, the nurse suspects that a young female patient is experiencing manifestations of toxic shock syndrome. Which findings does the nurse use to make this decision? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assisting with teaching to a woman who is having difficulty conceiving. Which instruction does the nurse provide about keeping a basal body temperature chart?

The nurse is contributing to information for women in a fibrocystic breast disease support group. Which information does the nurse suggest including?

The nurse is collecting data from a female client who is having difficulty conceiving. The nurse notes that the client has increased amounts of body and facial hair, is moderately overweight, and has acne-like lesions on the face. Which medical condition is the nurse likely to suspect?