The client is nervous about an upcoming colposcopy and calls the nurse in the office to ask for a repeat explanation of the procedure. The nurse explains that it is an endoscopic procedure to:
a. provide direct visualization of the endome-trium to diagnose or treat a uterine problem
b. provide direct visualization of the vagina and cervix to diagnose cervical dsyplasia or cancer of the cervix
c. obtain an endometrial biopsy for diagnosis of endometrial tissue abnormalities
d. remove a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to diagnose prostate abnormalities
B
A colposcopy is performed to provide direct visualization of the vagina and cervix to diagnose cervical dsyplasia or cancer of the cervix. A hysteroscopy is performed to provide direct visualization of the endometrium to diagnose or treat a uterine problem. An endometrial biopsy is performed to obtain an y to diagnose endometrial tissue abnormalities. A prostatic biopsy is conducted to remove a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to diagnose prostate abnormalities.
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