NURS 3120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Trichomonas, Syphilis
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Common issues affecting women: pre(cid:373)e(cid:374)strual y(cid:374)dro(cid:373)e (cid:862)pm (cid:863, endometriosis: when uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, o(cid:448)aria(cid:374) (cid:272)ysts: gro(cid:449)ths (cid:449)ithi(cid:374) o(cid:448)aries, (cid:862)pco (cid:863) Leiomyomas (fibroids) uterine tumors can become quite large & multiply: smooth and silky ovaries, facial hair, hpv infections, cervical, ovarian & endometrial cancers, ovarian cancer has highest mortality rate, silent killer, quickly progresses to stage 3-4. Pregnancy history: childbearing age: 15-44, ever been pregnant. Para = # of pregnancies that reached 20 weeks gestation. Female examination: position, explain actions, warm tools. Preparing for the exam: have patient empty bladder, prepare room, comfortable temperature in room, supplies, gown & sheet for patient, have patient empty bladder before exam. Lithotomy position: expose vulva only, be able to see patient during exam, help patient to relax, explain what you will do and what they will feel. Inspect skin & hair over mons pubis & inguinal area for distribution patterns, lack of skin integrity.
