Which complication of therapy should the nurse teach to the client prescribed to receive radiation for vaginal cancer?
A. Perineal hypopigmentation
B. Delay of spontaneous menopause
C. Development of vaginal adhesions or stenosis
D. Relaxation of pelvic floor muscles, causing urinary incontinence
C
Radiation treatment causes local inflammation, leading to the development of fibrotic tissue changes that cause adhesions and/or stenosis. Without intervention, these changes can decrease the size and elasticity of vaginal tissues, limiting or inhibiting vaginal intercourse.
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a. In the Worden model, those grieving pass through stages in order. b. The LRM uses a systems approach that acts to uphold stability. c. In the Worden model, the system helps to maintain the equilibrium. d. In the LRM model, those grieving transition through several stages.
Which property of cardiac cells is the ability to generate electrical impulses spontaneously?
A. Automaticity B. Excitability C. Conductivity D. Contractility
A nurse plans a staff education program for employees of a senior living community. Which topic has priority?
a. Late-onset schizophrenia b. Depression and suicide c. Dementia d. Delirium
The nurse is caring for a client who was just admitted with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder with depression. Which agent would the nurse anticipate as being prescribed for this client?
A) Lithium B) Haloperidol C) Chlorpromazine D) Clozapine