Which intervention is essential for the nurse to perform for a client who had a total abdominal hysterectomy?
a. Instruct the client on a low-fat diet.
b. Monitor for the onset of menopause.
c. Assess for problems with intercourse.
d. Teach exercises to prevent incontinence.
C
A hysterectomy and the accompanying menopause can lead to vaginal changes. Pain or difficulty with intercourse can occur, and the client should be reassured that gentle dilation will overcome this problem. Sexuality concerns should always be assessed in clients, particularly after they un-dergo procedures that can alter sexuality. The client would not necessarily need a low-fat diet, and the onset of menopause occurs with surgery. The client will not necessarily have inconti-nence.
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