The client is undergoing lab work and ultrasound for a possible diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Which problem does the nurse expect to find in the client's history?
1. Multiple first-trimester fetal losses
2. Dyspareunia
3. Vulvitis
4. Oligomenorrhea
4
Explanation: 4. Irregular menses, ranging from total absence of periods (amenorrhea) to intermittent or infrequent periods (oligomenorrhea) are the hallmarks of PCOS.
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A patient is prescribed carvedilol for hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
1. the main side effect is dizziness. 2. avoid eating foods high in vitamin K. 3. a mild skin rash is expected. 4. the main side effect is headaches.
During the end-of-shift reports, the nurses described the newly admitted client as "extremely fat.". What immediate action must these nurses take to avoid further stigmatizing this client?
A) Transfer the client to another unit to avoid embarrassment. B) Immediately teach the client how to look more attractive. C) Avoid taking care of this client. D) Rethink their values and rid themselves of unrealistic ideals.
Which of the following does not predispose a woman to preeclampsia?
a. molar disease b. maternal age greater than 35 c. obesity d. multiple pregnancy
"________________" means significantly sub-average intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and originating in the development period before age 18.
A. Mental illness B. Mental disorder C. Bipolar disorder D. Mental retardation