A client is concerned about her risk of ovarian cancer.
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the risk factors for ovarian cancer?

Choice A rationale:

Elevating the affected limb and applying cold compresses is a standard nursing intervention for managing lymphedema.

Lymphedema is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissues, leading to swelling.

Elevation and cold compresses can help reduce swelling by promoting lymphatic drainage and vasoconstriction.

This intervention can provide relief and improve the patient's comfort.

Now, let's explain why the other choices are not correct:

Choice B rationale:

Avoiding discussing lymphedema to prevent emotional distress is not an appropriate approach.

Open and honest communication with the patient about their condition is essential.

Providing information and addressing the patient's concerns can help them cope with lymphedema and adhere to treatment recommendations.

Avoiding the topic may lead to increased anxiety and uncertainty.

Choice C rationale:

Encouraging the patient to use the affected limb as much as possible is not recommended for managing lymphedema.

Overuse of the affected limb can worsen swelling and discomfort.

Patients with lymphedema are usually advised to avoid activities that may exacerbate the condition and to follow specific guidelines for limb care and exercise.

Choice D rationale:

Administering prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection in the affected area is not a standard intervention for lymphedema management.

While it's important to prevent infections in patients with lymphedema, antibiotics are typically prescribed when an infection is present, not as a prophylactic measure.

Proper hygiene and skincare are essential for infection prevention in lymphedema patients.

Choice A rationale:

Cone biopsy is not a commonly performed surgical procedure in the primary treatment of cervical cancer.

It is typically used for diagnostic purposes or for treating precancerous lesions of the cervix.

In a cone biopsy, a cone-shaped piece of tissue is removed from the cervix for examination.

Choice C rationale:

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries.

While this procedure may be performed in some cases of gynecologic cancer, it is not commonly the primary surgical treatment for cervical cancer.

Choice D rationale:

Debulking surgery is a procedure performed to remove as much of a tumor as possible in cases where the cancer has spread and cannot be completely removed.

It is more commonly associated with ovarian cancer or advanced stages of other gynecologic cancers, not cervical cancer.

Choice B rationale:

A total hysterectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure in the treatment of cervical cancer.

In this procedure, the entire uterus, including the cervix, is removed.

Sometimes, nearby lymph nodes may also be removed during the surgery if there is evidence of lymph node involvement.

This surgery is done to remove the cancerous tissue and prevent the spread of the disease.