Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
"Uterine fibroids are always cancerous, so surgery is the only option." This statement is incorrect. Uterine fibroids are almost always benign (non-cancerous) growths. Surgery is not the only option for managing fibroids, and the approach to treatment depends on the patient's symptoms and desire for future fertility. Misinforming the patient that surgery is the only option can cause unnecessary anxiety.
"You don't need to worry about your diet or lifestyle; it won't affect your fibroids." This statement is incorrect. While the exact cause of fibroids is not well understood, there is evidence to suggest that diet and lifestyle factors may influence their development and growth. Maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet can be beneficial in managing fibroids and reducing symptoms. Therefore, it is not appropriate to dismiss the importance of diet and lifestyle.
"Maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet can be beneficial." This statement is accurate. Encouraging the patient to maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet is appropriate. Although these lifestyle changes may not cure fibroids, they can help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.
"Uterine fibroids are more common in men than in women." This statement is incorrect. Uterine fibroids exclusively affect individuals with female reproductive organs. They are not related to gender, and it is not possible for uterine fibroids to be more common in men than in women. Providing accurate information to the patient is essential for their understanding of the condition.
Choice A rationale:
"Uterine fibroids are always cancerous, so surgery is the only option." This statement is incorrect.
Uterine fibroids are almost always benign (non-cancerous) growths.
Surgery is not the only option for managing fibroids, and the approach to treatment depends on the patient's symptoms and desire for future fertility.
Misinforming the patient that surgery is the only option can cause unnecessary anxiety.
Choice B rationale:
"You don't need to worry about your diet or lifestyle; it won't affect your fibroids." This statement is incorrect.
While the exact cause of fibroids is not well understood, there is evidence to suggest that diet and lifestyle factors may influence their development and growth.
Maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet can be beneficial in managing fibroids and reducing symptoms.
Therefore, it is not appropriate to dismiss the importance of diet and lifestyle.
Choice C rationale:
"Maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet can be beneficial." This statement is accurate.
Encouraging the patient to maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet is appropriate.
Although these lifestyle changes may not cure fibroids, they can help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being.
Choice D rationale:
"Uterine fibroids are more common in men than in women." This statement is incorrect.
Uterine fibroids exclusively affect individuals with female reproductive organs.
They are not related to gender, and it is not possible for uterine fibroids to be more common in men than in women.
Providing accurate information to the patient is essential for their understanding of the condition.