Endometriosis
Endometriosis ( 15 Questions)
The patient reports experiencing pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility.
Which of the following statements by the nurse would be appropriate when discussing the patient's symptoms?
Dysuria (painful urination) and dyschezia (painful bowel movements) are not typical symptoms of endometriosis. While endometriosis can cause a range of symptoms, the primary symptoms include pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods), dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), and infertility.
Fatigue and cyclic gastrointestinal symptoms are not the primary or most characteristic symptoms of endometriosis. While some individuals with endometriosis may experience fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, these are not the hallmark symptoms of the condition.
Infertility can be associated with endometriosis. Endometriosis can lead to the formation of adhesions and scar tissue in the pelvic region, which can affect fertility by blocking or damaging the fallopian tubes and disrupting normal pelvic anatomy. It is important to address infertility concerns in patients with endometriosis and provide appropriate management options.
Choice A rationale:
Dysuria (painful urination) and dyschezia (painful bowel movements) are not typical symptoms of endometriosis.
While endometriosis can cause a range of symptoms, the primary symptoms include pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods), dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), and infertility.
Choice B rationale:
Fatigue and cyclic gastrointestinal symptoms are not the primary or most characteristic symptoms of endometriosis.
While some individuals with endometriosis may experience fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, these are not the hallmark symptoms of the condition.
Choice D rationale:
Infertility can be associated with endometriosis.
Endometriosis can lead to the formation of adhesions and scar tissue in the pelvic region, which can affect fertility by blocking or damaging the fallopian tubes and disrupting normal pelvic anatomy.
It is important to address infertility concerns in patients with endometriosis and provide appropriate management options.