Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Developing a Patient

question 39

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) Over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin are appropriate to use if mild pain occurs.
• B) The tumour size is likely to increase throughout the patient's lifetime.
• C) The patient will need frequent monitoring to detect any malignant changes.
• D) The symptoms may decrease after the patient undergoes menopause.

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Definitions:

Carrier

An individual or entity that transports substances or genetic information from one place to another, such as a person who carries and can pass on a genetic mutation without exhibiting symptoms of the disease.

Dominant X-Linked Trait

A genetic characteristic encoded on the X chromosome that is expressed in individuals with only one copy of the gene.

Recessive Y-Linked Trait

A genetic characteristic controlled by a gene on the Y chromosome that is expressed only when present on a male's Y chromosome without a dominantly acting allele on the X chromosome.

Chromosome Deletion

A mutation involving the loss of a segment of DNA from a chromosome, potentially leading to genetic disorders or diseases due to the missing genes.