Menopause onset - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 2102 Module 5 (Info for Final) Latest Update Graded A+ In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas? a. Because deep muscles in that area can mask changes b. Because some patients avoid this area because of tenderness c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area d. Because supporting ligaments in this area may present as tissue changes c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flow...

566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effective alternatives to HT include...

what is the gold standard for treatment of hot flashes hormone therapy does hormone therapy cause breast cancer no lack of estrogen in the vaginal and urethral area causes an increase in what complications UTI Hormone therapy is effective at the prevention of what osteoporosis If a women has a family history of breast cancer is this a contraindication for starting hormone therapy no does menopause affect lipid levels 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied fo...

NURSING NSG 6430 Women_s health exam study guide A nurse practitioner is educating a patient who has just been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She needs to be aware that PCOS is associated with which of the following clinical manifestations? Excessive menstrual flow Dry, flaking skin Obesity Hair loss Anticholinergic medications are a type of treatment for which t...

puberty - regular menses cycle 8-13 menopause s/s - 1. hot flashes causes: alcohol, smoking 2. insomnia 3. vaginal dryness treatment: lubrication, flax seed, soy decreased estrogen menopause stages - peri: irregular period menopause: no period for one year post: all symptoms after the 1 year mark decrease in estrogen = increase in breast cancer risk IPV - intimate partner violence - various stages of bruises: head, breast, face, abdomen - not necessary to report like in child abuse...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

5 rights of delegation - right task right circumstance right person right direction/communication right supervision/evaluation TAPE (delegation) - -Teaching, assessment, planning, evaluating -must be done by an RN CNA delegation - ambulating, turning, bathing, I&O, oral care, toileting, basic ostomy care, linen change, feeding, VS if stable, weights LPN delegation - -Gathers Data -Performs routine procedures: ostomy, catheter, insertion, wound care, blood glucose, EKG -Oral and ...

Chapter 1 Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care 1 . The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive womens shelters D) Encoura...

Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

Chapter 8 Cancers of the Female Reproductive Tract 1. A 58-year-old client comes to the clinic for evaluation. After obtaining the client's history, the nurse suspects endometrial cancer. Which information would lead the nurse to this suspicion? A. use of oral contraceptives between ages 18 and 25 B. onset of painless, bright red postmenopausal bleeding C. menopause occurring at age 46 D. use of intrauterine device for 3 years Answer: B Rationale: Any episode of bright red ...