In: Nursing
I. Read Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 from your
Textbook
II. NCLEX Review Questions ( Chapters 4 to 7) from
Evolve Resources.
III. Case Study: Emily is a healthy 30-year-old woman,
who has been experiencing pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and
dyspareunia (painful intercourse) for the last 6 months. She has no
medical problems and is not taking any medications. Emily scheduled
an appointment with the nurse practitioner at her gynecologist’s
office to discuss her signs and symptoms. She is sexually active
and uses condoms for birth control.
What is endometriosis?
Is endometrial tissue outside the uterus similar to
endometrial tissue inside the uterus?
What are the theories concerning the cause of
endometriosis?
The nurse practitioner examines Emily and tells her
that she thinks she has endometriosis. Emily recalls that her
mother also had endometriosis. Why is this information
significant?
Emily tells the nurse that she would like to get
married and have children one day. How is endometriosis managed
with women who desire a future pregnancy?
The nurse practitioner refers Emily to support groups
for women with endometriosis in her community and the Endometriosis
Association Web site. Why are counseling and education critical
components of nursing care for women with endometriosis?