A Patient Is Scheduled to Undergo a Laparoscopic Gynecologic Procedure

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to undergo a laparoscopic gynecologic procedure. Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse a need for further education about the procedure?

• A) "I can expect to go home a few hours after the procedure."
• B) "I might experience some abdominal pain after the procedure."
• C) "Walking may help reduce my postprocedure pain."
• D) "I should report shoulder pain, as it might signal a complication."

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Definitions:

Erect Nipples

A condition where the nipples become hard and raised, often as a result of cold temperature or sexual arousal, due to the contraction of muscle fibers.

Breast Cancer

A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts, being one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women worldwide, but can also occur in men.

Homologous

Pertaining to two or more structures or genes with a common origin or evolutionary ancestry.

Clitoris

An erectile organ of the female genitalia, known for its sensitivity and role in female sexual pleasure.