A patient is being seen for the urinary bladder sagging into the vagina. How should the nurse document this health problem?
a. Rectocele
b. Cystocele
c. Dyspareunia
d. Bladder fistula
ANS: B
Cystocele occurs when the bladder sags into the vaginal space because of inadequate support. A. Rectocele occurs when a portion of the rectum sags into the vagina because of inadequate support. C. Dyspareunia refers to pain with intercourse. D. Bladder fistula is a tract from the bladder to another location.
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