A patient has had a pelvic examination and needs an additional diagnostic test for possible uterine leiomyomas. The nurse prepares the patient for which first-choice diagnostic test?
a. Transvaginal ultrasound
b. Laparoscopy
c. Hysterectomy
d. Endometrial biopsy
Answer: a. Transvaginal ultrasound
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a. cancer is related to most birth defects. b. many false-positive cancer results are reported. c. people who live longer are less prone to cancer. d. statistical analysis and reporting are more accurate.
Since the divorce of parents 6 months ago, an adolescent has been absent from school nearly every Friday and gives vague complaints of various illnesses. Which nursing intervention would be most therapeutic in this situation?
a. Ask the student to discuss what is happening on Fridays. b. Call the student's parents to determine their view concerning the behavior. c. Request that the school counselor invite the student's parents for a family meeting. d. Arrange for an examination including diagnostic testing to rule out any medical illnesses.