A woman is diagnosed with a cystocele. She states she is relieved the condition is only the result of weakening of the structures that support her uterus. What response by the nurse is indicated?
1. "I am glad you have been able to receive some background information about your condition."
2. "A cystocele is actually the result of the rectum pushing forward into the vagina."
3. "The cystocele has occurred because the bladder is pressing downward on the vagina."
4. "This condition is actually caused by a weakening of the uterus itself."
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Rationale 1: The patient's information is not correct.
Rationale 2: A protrusion of the rectum is known as a rectocele.
Rationale 3: The cystocele is the result of a weakening of the wall between the vagina and the bladder. This causes the bladder to protrude into the vaginal vault.
Rationale 4: The uterus is not weakened in this condition.
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