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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Endometriosis

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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with endometriosis. Which statement by the patient requires immediate follow-up?


Definitions:

Chief Complaint

The primary symptom or concern that brings a patient to seek medical care.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Sudden episodes of shortness of breath that awaken the individual from sleep, commonly associated with heart failure.

Heart Failure

A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Respirations

Respirations refer to the act of breathing, which involves inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

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