While waiting for a gynecologist appointment a client tells the nurse that she has found a white macular lesion on the labia minora. The client fears endometrial cancer. What should the nurse respond to the client?
1. "Cancer of the vulva presents with a thick discharge."
2. "The drainage from cervical cancer is noxious."
3. "Endometrial cancer is characterized by a bloody discharge."
4. "Yes, you probably do have endometrial cancer."
Answer: 3
1. Cancer of the vulva appears as white macular patches, a lump, ulceration, or a red painless sore.
2. There is no drainage from cervical cancer.
3. Endometrial cancer is usually found when the woman visits the doctor with complaints of unusual bleeding.
4. The nurse does not inform the client of the diagnosis, and in this case, the information would be erroneous.
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