A Patient Visiting with Family Members in the Waiting Area

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient visiting with family members in the waiting area tells the nurse that his stomach is not feeling good.Before intervening,what should the nurse do?

• A) Ask the patient to return to his room so the nurse can inspect his abdomen.
• B) Request that the family leave, so the patient can rest.
• C) Ask the patient when his last bowel movement was and to lie down on the sofa.
• D) Tell the patient that his dinner tray will be ready in 15 minutes.

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Definitions:

Hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus, which may also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other surrounding structures.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix - the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Cervical Mucosa

The mucous membrane lining the cervix, which undergoes changes throughout the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

Endocervical Specimen

A sample of cells or secretion taken from the endocervical canal for examination or testing.