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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Definitions:

Symptoms

Physical or psychological signs indicating the presence of a disease, disorder, or condition, often prompting individuals to seek medical attention.

Somatoform Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury, which cannot be explained fully by a general medical condition or by the direct effect of a substance, and are not attributable to another mental disorder.

Delusion of Grandeur

A Delusion of Grandeur is a false belief in one's own superiority, greatness, or power, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual for the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders.