The nurse is assessing a female client who reports painful menstruation. Which of the following should the nurse document in the client's record about painful menstruation?

Dysmenorrhea

Dysuria

Hematuria

Dyschezia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, commonly associated with cramping in the lower abdomen.
B.   Dysuria is painful or difficult urination, unrelated to menstrual pain.
C.   Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, not associated with menstrual pain.
D.   Dyschezia refers to painful bowel movements, not related to menstrual pain.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The basal ganglia are involved in motor control and learning but not specifically in controlling voluntary movement.
B. Motor pathways do not directly synapse in the thalamus; the thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information.
C. The cerebellum is primarily involved in coordination, balance, and muscle control, not in speech and emotions.
D. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature, controlling hunger, thirst, fatigue, and regulating sleep cycles.

A. Heart failure B. Excess fluid retention C. Excess fluid consumption D. Pulmonary embolism

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Heart failure can lead to fluid accumulation in the legs due to the heart's inability to effectively pump blood, causing increased pressure in the veins.
B. Excess fluid retention or consumption might cause edema, but heart failure specifically impacts the heart's pumping function.
C. Excess fluid consumption might contribute to temporary edema, but severe bilateral lower extremity edema is more likely due to a systemic issue like heart failure.
D. While a pulmonary embolism can lead to edema in the legs, it typically presents with sudden onset and might not present with bilateral edema from feet to knees.

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Correct Answer is D

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