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I. Read Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 from your Textbook II. NCLEX Review Questions (...

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?


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