A Client in Late Middle Age Who Is Certain She

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client in late middle age who is certain she is not pregnant tells the nurse during an office visit that she has urinary problems,as well as sensations of bearing down and of something in her vagina.What condition would the nurse suspect based upon this report?

• A) Pelvic relaxation
• B) Cystocele
• C) Uterine prolapse
• D) Genital fistulas

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