Discussion #1
Discuss Standard Precautions and infection control methods for the protection of both the patient and the examiner. 100-150 words.
Assignment #2
Description
D.F. is a 27-year-old female who presents to the gynecologist’s office for her yearly examination complaining of bilateral breast pain and tenderness.
Subjective Data
Last menstrual cycle: 18 days ago
Pain is dull pain
Breasts feel heavy and tender
Performs monthly breast self-examinations
Objective Data
Breasts moderate size, evenly pigmented, bilaterally symmetric, and hang equally with smooth contour. Venous patterns bilaterally similar. Breasts firm, smooth, elastic without tenderness, lumps, or nodules. Areolae round, nipples protruding, symmetric, soft, pliable, smooth, and intact without discharge. Axillary lymph nodes are not palpated.
1. What other questions should the nurse ask about the breast pain?
2.What are some of the causes of breast pain?
3. What is a supernumerary nipple?
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The First Discussion
Discuss Standard Precautions and infection control strategies for both the patient and the examiner’s protection. 100 to 150 words
2nd Assignment
Description
D.F., a 27-year-old woman, arrives at the gynecologist’s clinic for her annual exam, complaining of bilateral breast soreness and tenderness.
Subjective Information
The last menstrual cycle was 18 days ago.
Pain is pain that is dull.
The breasts are weighty and sensitive.
carries out monthly breast self-examinations
Data that is objective
Breasts are medium in size, evenly pigmented, bilaterally symmetric, and have a smooth shape. Venous patterns that are bilaterally identical Breasts that are strong, smooth, and elastic, with no discomfort, lumps, or nodules. Areolae are spherical, with projecting nipples, symmetric, soft, flexible, smooth, and without discharge. There is no palpation of the axillary lymph nodes.
1. What else should the nurse inquire about the breast pain?
