While waiting for a gynecologist appointment a client tells the nurse that she has found a white macular lesion on the labia minora. The client fears endometrial cancer. What should the nurse respond to the client?
1. Cancer of the vulva presents with a thick discharge.
2. The drainage from cervical cancer is noxious.
3. Endometrial cancer is characterized by a bloody discharge.
4. Yes, you probably do have endometrial cancer.
Question 2A client with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is in the clinic for diagnosis. During the nursing history, the nurse should ask if the client with amenorrhea has a history of:
1. high-fat diet.
2. weight gain.
3. bulimia.
4. athletic training.
Question 3The nurse is caring for a 35-year-old woman who complains of symptoms relating to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The nurse should teach the client that one cause of symptoms is:
1. decreased levels of testosterone.
2. sodium retention due to increased aldosterone.
3. decreased prolactin levels.
4. decreased fluid levels.
Question 4A nurse is preparing to give a presentation at a community screening program on prostate cancer. What information should the nurse include?
1. Prostate cancer has a low incidence of metastasis to other organs.
2. African Americans are considered at highest risk for this cancer.
3. A diet high in dairy products is a risk factor.
4. Annual digital rectal exams (DRE) are recommended after age 65.
Question 5A male client is prescribed tadalafil (Cialis). What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Do not take more than once per day.
2. Report an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.
3. Chest pain is expected when taking this medication.
4. The effects of the medication may diminish after 2 to 36 hours.
5. The medication should be taken 10 minutes before sexual activity.
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