Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Developing a Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when developing a patient teaching plan for a 48-year-old patient with uterine bleeding caused by a leiomyoma?

• A) Aspirin or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used to control mild to moderate pain.
• B) The tumor size is likely to increase throughout the patient's lifetime.
• C) The symptoms may decrease after the patient undergoes menopause.
• D) The patient will need frequent monitoring to detect any malignant changes.

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom

A physical symptom that can cause significant distress or impairment, which may be linked to psychological distress though it lacks a medical cause.

Dissociative

Relating to or involving dissociation, a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Acute Stress

A short-term physiological response to an immediate perceived threat, which can enhance performance or cause anxiety.

Somatic Symptom

involves physical symptoms that are distressing and may not have a discernible medical cause, often associated with somatic symptom disorder.