A client is diagnosed with a uterine prolapse. Which treatments should the nurse prepare to discuss with this client? Select all that apply
1. Hysterectomy
2. Kegel exercises
3. Vaginal pessary
4. Topical estrogen
5. Systemic estrogen
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Surgery for uterine prolapse often involves hysterectomy and repair of the prolapsed vaginal walls.
2. Kegel exercises are indicated in the treatment of a cystocele.
3. Conservative treatment for a uterine prolapse includes a vaginal pessary.
4. Conservative treatment for a uterine prolapse includes topical estrogen.
5. Conservative treatment for a uterine prolapse includes systemic estrogen.
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