VN 36 S.G 1 Female/Male reproductive Flashcards
- GYN procedure (hysterectomy) Post op client education (PP Slide 24)
-w/any abdominal surgery increase protein to promote wound healing
-if ovaries are removed menses will stop
-will have menopausal symptoms
-if total hysterectomy: no sexual intercourse until provider gives release, no baths, no douching, no lifting more than 5lbs.
- GYN procedure Mastectomy) Post op client education (PP Slide 24)
-will need OT to help w/ADL’s that require abduction of the effected arm
-take BP in opposite arm to prevent lymphedema
-home health nurse to assess drains, pain, signs of infection
- Finasteride K,H,K (pp slide 12, Pg.759)
-might decrease libido
-can take w/ or w/o food
-causes prostate gland to shrink
-dizziness & postural hypotension
-asthenia (abnormal physical weakness/lack of energy)
-shouldn’t donate blood for 6 mos after discontinuing drug
-Teratogenic, pills should not be handled by women w/o gloves
- Pessary client ed (pp slide 23, pg.730)
-Need to be fitted
-regular examinations
-needs to be cleaned regularly (report yellow/white discharge, may indicate infection)
-avoid heavy lifting & straining during BM
- Ovarian cancer risks (pg.735)
-HX of ovarian cysts
-DX of other cancer types (endometrial, colon, or breast cancer)
-nulliparous women (haven’t given birth)
-The more times a woman ovulates during her lifetime
- Breast cancer risks (pp slide 21)
-Family HX: genetic mutations, hormones, obesity, ETOH use
-Women who begin menstruating at early age (before 12)
-Women who experience late menopause (after age 55)
- Pap smear nursing actions (pp slide 6)
-Warm & lubricate speculum
-Lithotomy position
-Educate about pressure
-Not during menses
- TURP and informed consent (PP slide12, pg.760)
-part of the prostate is removed w/a cutting instrument and inserted through an endoscope
-could lead to impotence
-clients may have temporary or permanent urinary incontinence.
-Perineal surgical approaches often result in permanent ED, although some nerve-sparing techniques are being performed.
- Diaphragm client ed (pg.728)
-Leave in @ least 6hrs after intercourse
-remove the device w/in 24hrs after use.
-Emphasize hand hygiene & keep vaginal devices clean.
- Sildenafil K,H,K (pg.756)
-don’t mix with anything that can cause hypotension (nitrates), nitroglycerin
-taken prior to sexual activity
-may cause prolonged erection
-may cause headache, flushing, dyspepsia(upper abdominal discomfort), congestion, hearing loss, blurred vision
- BSE (breast self examination) client ed (pg.714)
-Examine your breasts 3 days after the end of menstruation or anytime if you no longer menstruate.
-Begin the examination in the shower when the breasts are wet and soapy and again after the shower when lying down with a folded towel under the shoulder on the side being examined (A).
-Use light, medium, and firm pressure applied with the pads of three fingers when checking each breast (B)
-Move your fingers in circles, spokes of a wheel, or rows, but follow the same technique with each BSE.
-Feel every part of each breast, including the nipple area and the armpit to the collarbone.
-Raise your arms over your head and look at the breasts in a mirror.
-Look for changes in breast shape, size, and contour; puckering (dimpling) of the skin; or areas that appear red.
-Squeeze each nipple and look for liquid drainage.
- FSH, LH. What are they for/what do they mean? (pp slide5, pg.711)
FSH: Follicle stimulating hormone >initiates ovulation monthly.
LH: luteinizing hormone > causes mature follicle to rupture, therefore releasing an ovum from the ovary.
*Help release ovum
- Priority findings in a post-menopausal woman (pp slide 12)
If the client mentions she is having vaginal bleeding
- Vaginitis findings & risks(pg.725)
Findings:
-Trichomonas: yellow, foamy & foul
-Candidiasis: cottage cheese like discharge (diabetics at higher risk)
-Gardnerella: fishy smell
Risks:
-antibiotics
-frequent douching
-menopause
-pregnant woman w/unregulated diabetes
-those who take hormonal contraceptives containing estrogen have an excess of glycogen in vaginal mucus which supports the growth of microorganisms.
- Tamoxifen K,H,K (slide 20)
-heavy vaginal bleeding
-risk of PE/DVT & endometrial cancer
-AE: hot flashes