A client is complaining to the health care provider about several vague signs/symptoms. Which of the following raises a "red flag" indicating the client may have developed endometrial cancer?

Question

A) Lumps palpated in her breasts
B) Small, atrophied ovaries
C) Painless abnormal bleeding
D) Difficulty emptying the bladder

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The major symptom of endometrial hyperplasia or overt endometrial cancer is abnormal, painless bleeding. Abnormal bleeding is an early warning sign of endometrial cancer in up to 90% of women, and because endometrial cancer tends to be slow growing in its early stages, the chances of cure are good if prompt medical care is sought. Fibrocystic changes, formerly called fibrocystic breast disease, are benign irregular fibrous breast lesions. Ovaries normally atrophy with age. Difficulty emptying the bladder may indicate bladder cancer or cystocele.