VNSG 1409 (Chap 42) Reproductive System Questions With
Complete Solutions
A client asks the nurse about the difference between
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD). Which clinical manifestations set PMDD
apart from PMS?
Depression
Depression is seen more with PMDD, not PMS.
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A client asks the nurse what causes menstrual abnormalities.
Which of the following should the nurse include in her
explanation? Select all that apply.
Tumors
Stress
Pregnancy
Obesity
A client reports dimpling of the breast tissue. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Notify the health-care provider (HCP).
, The nurse is caring for a client who reports their mother, aunt,
and sister have all had breast cancer. The nurse should educate
the client about which test?
BRCA1
This gene tests for breast cancer risk. If the gene is positive, they
can undergo preventive treatment.
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The nurse is preparing to assist the health-care provider with a
pelvic exam. Which interventions should the nurse implement?
Encourage the client to empty the bladder before the procedure.
The nurse is caring for a client about to undergo an endoscopic
examination. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse implement before the procedure? Select all that apply.
Ask the client when she last ate.
Assess vital signs.
Ask the client when the last void was.
Assist the client into a gown.
The nurse is caring for a client who has an allergy to dye and
iodine. Which order should the nurse question?
A hysterosalpingogram
This order should be questioned because it involves injection of
dye.
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Complete Solutions
A client asks the nurse about the difference between
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric
disorder (PMDD). Which clinical manifestations set PMDD
apart from PMS?
Depression
Depression is seen more with PMDD, not PMS.
[Page reference: 873]
A client asks the nurse what causes menstrual abnormalities.
Which of the following should the nurse include in her
explanation? Select all that apply.
Tumors
Stress
Pregnancy
Obesity
A client reports dimpling of the breast tissue. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Notify the health-care provider (HCP).
, The nurse is caring for a client who reports their mother, aunt,
and sister have all had breast cancer. The nurse should educate
the client about which test?
BRCA1
This gene tests for breast cancer risk. If the gene is positive, they
can undergo preventive treatment.
[Page reference: 850]
The nurse is preparing to assist the health-care provider with a
pelvic exam. Which interventions should the nurse implement?
Encourage the client to empty the bladder before the procedure.
The nurse is caring for a client about to undergo an endoscopic
examination. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse implement before the procedure? Select all that apply.
Ask the client when she last ate.
Assess vital signs.
Ask the client when the last void was.
Assist the client into a gown.
The nurse is caring for a client who has an allergy to dye and
iodine. Which order should the nurse question?
A hysterosalpingogram
This order should be questioned because it involves injection of
dye.
[Page reference: 854]
