Endometriosis

Endometriosis ( 15 Questions)

A nurse is conducting a physical examination on a patient suspected of having Endometriosis.
What findings should the nurse be particularly attentive to during the assessment?


Correct Answer: ["B","C"]

Choice A rationale:

The absence of pelvic tenderness would not be a typical finding in a patient suspected of having endometriosis.

In fact, pelvic tenderness is often associated with endometriosis due to the inflammatory nature of the condition.

Therefore, the nurse would not particularly focus on this finding during the assessment.

Choice B rationale:

Mobile pelvic organs can be a significant finding in patients with endometriosis.

The presence of adhesions and endometriotic implants can lead to decreased mobility of pelvic organs, which may be palpable during a physical examination.

This finding can be indicative of endometriosis and warrants attention during the assessment.

Choice C rationale:

Palpable nodules (endometriotic nodules) are a key clinical finding that the nurse should be attentive to during the assessment of a patient suspected of having endometriosis.

These nodules, often located within the pelvic cavity, can be felt during a pelvic examination and are a characteristic feature of the condition.

Choice D rationale:

A retroverted uterus is not a specific finding associated with endometriosis.

While the nurse should perform a thorough pelvic examination, the presence of a retroverted uterus alone would not confirm or rule out endometriosis.




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