The nurse is leading an educational activity about ovarian cancer. Which client has the highest risk of ovarian cancer?
30-year-old woman taking hormonal contraceptives
30-year-old woman taking hormonal contraceptives
36-year-old woman who had her first child at age 22
45-year-old woman who has never been pregnant
The Correct Answer is D
Ovarian cancer risk is increased in women who have not been pregnant, have a family history of ovarian cancer, have a personal history of breast or colon cancer, and have inherited gene mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Hormonal contraceptives, having children, and the age at which a woman had her first child have been associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. However, these factors do not completely eliminate the risk. It is still possible for women taking hormonal contraceptives, women who have had children, and women who had their first child at an early age to develop ovarian cancer
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries after ovulation has occurred. By measuring the levels of progesterone in the blood, healthcare providers can determine whether ovulation is occurring regularly and at what point in the menstrual cycle it is happening. This information can be used to time implantation during fertility treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The other options listed, such as abdominal CT, oocyte viability test, and urine testosterone, are not relevant diagnostic tests for assessing ovulation or timing implantation.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Breast self-examination is an essential part of breast cancer detection and should be performed regularly by all women, regardless of their medical history. While the client may have undergone a left modified radical mastectomy, this does not eliminate the possibility of developing breast cancer in the right breast or other parts of the body. Therefore, it is essential to continue performing breast self-examination regularly to detect any changes that may occur in the right breast.
Option b, "Is lucky that the cancer was caught in time" and option c, "should schedule a follow- up appointment in 6 months" may also be appropriate responses depending on the client's specific situation but option a is the most universally applicable response.
Option d, "I have irregular menses" is unrelated to the topic and does not address the client's
concern or needs.
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