Endometriosis

A client has been diagnosed with endometriosis. When planning this client's care, the nurse should prioritize what nursing diagnosis?

Acute pain related to misplaced endometrial tissue Symptoms of endometriosis vary but include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic discomfort or pain. Dyschezia (pain with bowel movements) and radiation of pain to the back or leg may occur. Ineffective tissue perfusion is not associated with endometriosis and there is

Which is the earliest and the most common symptom of endometrial cancer?

Bleeding is the earliest and the most common sign of endometrial cancer.

Signs and Symptoms of Endometriosis

Pain - painful menstruation before and during, pain during or after sex, Lower back, pelvic, thigh, leg, and abdominal pain, severe pain that get worse overtime. Bleeding - Heavy and irregular bleeding, bleeding longer than normal or before periods are due. Heavy menstrual bleeding with or without clots. Bladder & Bowel - bleeding from bladder or bowel, pain with bowel movements or urination. Bloating - increased abdominal bloating with or without pain at the time of period, increased constipation.

Symptoms of Endometriosis

Symptoms of endometriosis vary but include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic discomfort or pain. Dyschezia (pain with bowel movements) and radiation of pain to the back or leg may occur.

The nurse is providing preoperative education for a client diagnosed with endometriosis. A hysterectomy has been scheduled. What education topic should the nurse be sure to include for this client?

The bladder and intestinal tract must be emptied prior to surgery and a catheter may be placed during surgery. Your periods are now over, but you may have a slightly bloody discharge for a few days. avoid straining, lifting, or driving until the surgeon permits to resume these activities. The client's hormonal balance is upset, which usually occurs in reproductive system disturbances. The client may experience depression and heightened The client is informed that their periods are now over, but the client may have a slightly bloody discharge for a few days. The client is instructed to avoid straining, lifting, or driving until the surgeon permits the client to resume these activities. The client's hormonal balance is upset, which usually occurs in reproductive system disturbances. You may experience depression and heightened emotional sensitivity to people and situations.

What are the treatment options for endometriosis?

There is no known cure for endometriosis. Hormonal birth control Surgical removal of tissue growth or hysterectomy Pain medication

Endometriosis - Pathophysiology

Tissue with cellular structure and function that resembles endometrium is found outside the uterus.