A woman diagnosed with endometriosis reports "painful intercourse." What is the appropriate medical term for the nurse to document when describing this symptom?
a. Dyspnea
b. Dysmenorrhea
c. Dyspareunia
d. Dysrhythmia
ANS: C
Dyspareunia is the term for painful sexual intercourse. Dyspnea is shortness of breath. Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. Dysrhythmia is irregular heart rhythm.
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