In Which Instance Would It Be Most Important for the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which instance would it be most important for the nurse to set limits?

• A) An involuntarily hospitalized patient insists on being discharged.
• B) Two patients are found kissing in an obscure area of the unit.
• C) A patient with suicidal ideation asks to leave the unit.
• D) A depressed patient seeks daily telephone privileges.

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Definitions:

Ovarian Cancer

A malignant tumor that arises in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands that produce eggs.

Solid Tumor

A mass of tissue that arises from the overgrowth of cells and is not fluid-filled, unlike cystic tumors.

Endometriosis

A painful medical condition in women where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to pain, irregular bleeding, and possible fertility issues.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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