A patient is suspected of having endometrial cancer. For which diagnostic procedures should the nurse prepare this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. abdominal x-ray
2. transvaginal ultrasound
3. dilatation and curettage (D&C)
4. intravenous pyelogram
5. CT scan of abdomen
Correct Answer: 2, 3
Transvaginal ultrasound is used to determine endometrial thickening, which may indicate hypertrophy or malignant changes, and D&C to remove tissue for a definitive diagnosis. Abdominal x-rays, intravenous pyelogram (IVP), or CT scans are used to determine the extent of disease once diagnosed and to check for metastasis.
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