Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. Some sources of chronic blood loss in adults are all except:

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Peptic ulcers

Loss of intrinsic factor

Genitourinary bleeding

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common source of chronic blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia.
B.   Peptic ulcers can cause chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, contributing to iron deficiency.
C.   Loss of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, not iron deficiency.
D.   Genitourinary bleeding is another potential source of chronic blood loss that can result in iron deficiency anemia.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Feeling for changes in the underarm area is important as breast tissue extends into this region and lumps can form there.
B. Since menopausal women do not have periods, they can perform BSE at any consistent time each month to help remember to do it regularly.
C. Pressing the breasts too firmly could cause discomfort and is not necessary for detecting lumps.
D. Performing BSE in the shower is effective because the soapy water allows the fingers to move smoothly over the skin.
E. Using fingertips is the proper technique for checking breasts, as it allows for more sensitivity in detecting changes in the breast tissue.

A. Abnormal vaginal bleeding B. Recurrent urinary tract infections C. Hot flashes D. Blood in the stool

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Abnormal vaginal bleeding. Abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially postmenopausal bleeding, is the most common symptom reported by clients being evaluated for endometrial cancer.
B. Recurrent urinary tract infections. This is not a common symptom of endometrial cancer.
C. Hot flashes. Hot flashes are typically associated with menopause and hormone changes, not endometrial cancer.
D. Blood in the stool. Blood in the stool is more commonly associated with gastrointestinal issues or colorectal cancer, not endometrial cancer.

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Blood loss is a major cause of iron deficiency in adults. Some sources of chronic blood loss in adults are all except:

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A nurse is reinforcing breast self-examination (BSE) teaching with a client who is menopausal. Which of the following statements by the client indicate an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E"]

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A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for endometrial cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect the client to report?

Correct Answer is A

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