A woman reports to the health care provider with complaints of urinary incontinence and abdominal/pelvic pressure. The health care provider examines the patient and diagnoses her condition as a cystocele
Upon hearing the diagnosis, the patient reports she has heard about this condition. When receiving education about the condition, she states she is relieved the condition is only the result of weakening of the structures that support her uterus. What response by the nurse is indicated? 1. "The cystocele has occurred because the bladder is pressing downward on the uterus.".
2. "I am glad you have been able to receive some background information about your condition.".
3. "This condition is actually caused by a weakening of the uterus itself.".
4. "A cystocele is actually the result of the rectum pushing forward into the vagina.".
"The cystocele has occurred because the bladder is pressing downward on the condition.".
Rationale: The cystocele is the result of a weakening of the wall between the vagina and the bladder. This causes the bladder to protrude into the vaginal vault. The uterus is not weakened in this condition. A protrusion of the rectum is known as a rectocele.
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