The Patient Is Scheduled to Have an Endometrial Biopsy

question 18

Multiple Choice

The patient is scheduled to have an endometrial biopsy. After providing education concerning the test, which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?

• A)"I may need a strong pain medication for the first several days after the test."
• B)"I may not have a regular menstrual cycle for three to six months after the test."
• C)"If I have bleeding after the procedure I can use junior-sized tampons."
• D)"I should avoid sexual intercourse in the days following the procedure."

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