Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

(^508) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified
INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS

• Labwork will show a declining Hgb and Hct.


• Ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, and hysteroscopy will all show a tumor.

TREATMENTS

• Watchful waiting.


• Surgery—myometomy if childbearing is to be preserved, or hysterectomy if
  childbearing is completed.


• Hormones may help to shrink the tumor.

NURSING DIAGNOSES

• Pain, discomfort


• Fatigue


• Disturbed body image

NURSING INTERVENTIONS

• Monitor CBC to check anemia.


• Check vaginal bleeding.


• Check incision site.


• Administer pain medication.


• Check vital signs, temperature.


• Explain to patient:
  
  
  • Use of pain medication.
  
  
  • Increased chance of future ectopic pregnancies.
  
  
  • Encourage early ambulation.
  
  
  
  

Infertility

Infertility is the inability of a reproductive-age couple to conceive after 12 months of

unprotected sexual intercourse. More than 50 percent of the time the reproductive

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