A Patient Reports Chronic Pain in the Vulvar Area That

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient reports chronic pain in the vulvar area that has persisted for 4 months. The nurse recognizes this condition as which of the following?

• A) Vulvodynia
• B) Vestibulodynia
• C) Dyspareunia
• D) Genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder

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Powerless Speech

A communication style characterized by hesitations, tag questions, and qualifiers that may indicate a lack of confidence or authority.

Non-Verbal Communication

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Non-Verbal Communication

The process of transferring information through behaviors and cues rather than words, such as body language, gestures, and facial expressions.

Hedges

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