The nurse is caring for a patient planning to undergo a uterine fibroid embolization. What information can the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
a. It involves laser destruction of fibroids.
b. It has fewer physiological effects than drug therapy.
c. It is nonsurgical.
d. It is associated with more psychological effects than surgery.
e. It has a faster recovery time than surgery.
ANS: B, C, E
Uterine fibroid embolization is a nonsurgical technique of treating uterine fibroids that involves fewer physiological effects than drug therapy, fewer psychological effects than surgery, and a faster recovery time than surgery. Myolysis is the laser or electrosurgical destruction of fibroids, and it also preserves fertility.
You might also like to view...
An individual has accidentally cut his hand, immediately initiating the process of hemostasis. Following vasoconstriction, what event in the process of hemostasis will take place?
A) Fibrin will be activated at the bleeding site. B) Platelets will aggregate at the injury site. C) Thromboplastin will form a clot. D) Prothrombin will be converted to thrombin.
iWhich of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for the nursing diagnosis of Impaired physical mobility related to fractured hip?
A) Administer analgesics as required. B) Place pillow between legs when turning. C) Monitor vital signs. D) Assess wound appearance.
The two major ________ pathways damaged in Parkinson's disease are acetylcholine and the nigrostriatal pathways.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse receives an order to administer 3 liters of IV fluid over the next 24 hours. The infusion device would be set to administer how many mL per hour? ____ mL/hour
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word