18.22 Learning Activities
Flashcards
Click the Turn button to flip each card and see the answer, then use the arrow to move to the next card. Continue through the set and revisit cards as needed until you can recall the answers on your own.
Knowledge Check
Read each question carefully. Select the answer you think is correct. Then select Check to submit your answer. If your answer is incorrect, select Retry to try again. Use the arrow buttons to move between questions.
Check 1: Reproductive Disorders
Check 2: Infertility
Case Study
Endometriosis
Situation/Background
Samantha Lee, a 28-year-old nulliparous woman, presents to her primary care provider with complaints of severe pelvic pain that worsens during menstruation, pain during intercourse, and fatigue. She reports a history of irregular and heavy menstrual periods since menarche. Samantha has been trying to conceive for the past year without success. A pelvic exam reveals tenderness in the lower abdomen and nodularity along the uterosacral ligaments. An ultrasound shows the presence of ovarian cysts consistent with endometriomas. Samantha is diagnosed with endometriosis.
Critical Thinking Questions
- What are the hallmark symptoms of endometriosis, and how do they guide the diagnosis?
- What diagnostic tools and procedures are commonly used to confirm endometriosis?
- What are the primary treatment options for endometriosis, including both medical and surgical interventions?
- How can the nurse support Samantha’s goals regarding pain management and fertility?
- What education should the nurse provide to Samantha regarding lifestyle modifications and symptom management?
- What resources or support networks can the nurse recommend helping Samantha cope with the chronic nature of endometriosis?
Case study answers are located in the Answer Key at the end of the book.
