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1
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Obtaining sexual history and consideration

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Requires skill and tact
Considerate
-cultural components
-confidentiality
-trust
-start out with less invasive questions
-use words client understand
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Obtaining sexual history

Male, common questions

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Any changes in erections
Difficulty urinating
Medications
Medial history
Lifestyle
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Obtaining sexual history

Female, common questions

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Menstrual or menopause
Childbirth history
STI's
Bleeding after intercourse
Family history of cancer
Contraceptive use
Painful intercourse
Medical history
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Gender Identity define the following
Agender?
Cisgender?
Gender fluid?

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Agender: person who identifies with having no gender

Cisgender: person whose sex and gender identity align. Someone who is assigned male at birth and identifies as male/masculine

Gender fluid: person whose gender identity is not fixed. Person who is gender fluid may always feel like a mix of female/male or may feel they are more one gender some days and another gender another day

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Gender Identity define the following
Gender non-conforming?
Genderqueer?
Non-binary?

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Gender non-conforming: umbrella term, gender expression that differs from a given society’s norms or only male and female

Genderqueer: person whose gender identity falls outside the traditional gender binary of male and female

Non-binary: umbrella term, any gender identity that does not fit within the gender binary of male and female

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Gender Identity define the following
Transgender man?
Transgender female?
Two-spirit?

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Transgender male and female: person whose gender identify as opposite of birth gender

Two-spirit: Native American/Alaskan Native LGBTQ people, stemming from language meaning to have both female and male spirits within one person. Different meaning in different communities

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Sexual orientation define the following
Asexual?
Bisexual?
Gay?

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Asexual: person who experiences little or not sexual attraction to others

Bisexual: person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of their own gender and of people of the other binary gender

Gay: man who is emotionally and sexually attracted exclusively to other men

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Sexual orientation define the following
Lesbian?
Pansexual?
Queer?

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Lesbian: woman who is emotionally and sexually attracted exclusively to other women

Pansexual: person who is emotionally and sexually attracted to people of gender identities throughout the gender spectrum

Queer: umbrella term, people who think of their sexual orientation or gender identity as outside of societal norms. some view the term queer as more fluid and inclusive than traditional categories. NOT embraced or used by LGBTQ community

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Nurse’s role

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Expand your knowledge
Know key LGBTQ definitions
Deepen your LGBTQ knowledge
Create welcoming environment
Ask relationship status, not marital status
Asking preferred names on forms
Use inclusive language and gender neutral language
Therapeutic communication
Respect
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Physical assessment

Female age related changes

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Breast atrophy with sagging
Labia flattened, hair decreases
Decreased vaginal lubrication
Uterus and fallopian tubes shrink, uterine prolapse
Menopause- estrogen production decreases causing wrinkling and growth of facial hair

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Physical assessment

Male normal

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Urinary meatus should be midline
Breast tissue not swollen, tender or enlarged
Foreskin easily retractable
No redness, swelling, drainage or lesions

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Physical assessment

Male age related changes

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Many have some degree of BPH
Reduced sperm count in men
Vascular changes of penis causes increased time in achieving an erection and ejaculation
Urinary hesitancy

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Self assessment exams

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Breast self exam: 7-10 days from 1st day of period, post menopausal choose day of the month. Important to know your normal and report changes

Clinical breast exam yearly at age 40 and every 3 year in 20-30’s

Testicular exam done monthly

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Diagnostic testing
Mammogram?
Breast US?

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Mammogram

  • yearly at age 40
  • x-ray detect tumors
  • no deodorant, powder, ointments prior

Breast US

  • used in conjunction with mammography
  • differentiates solid mass from cystic mass
  • aides in visualizing of mass to biopsy
  • used to evaluate mass in pregnant women when mammography is contraindicated
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Diagnostic tests: PAP

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Papanicolaou test (PAP)

  • <30 yr, every 2-3 yrs
  • > 65 yr, only if they are high risk
  • microscopic study of cells from the cervix
  • diagnose malignant and premalignant lesions
  • no douching, vaginal meds or intercourse 24-48 hr prior
  • void prior to exam
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Diagnostic test: Pelvic US

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Pelvic US

  • abdominal or vaginal
  • high frequency waves detects fibroid tumors, cysts, abscesses, neoplasms
  • need full bladder
  • men: used for testicular torsion or masses
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Diagnostic test: Colposcopy

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Colposcopy

  • done when pap test shows cells changes
  • direct visualization of cervix microscope
  • no douche or intercourse 48 hr
  • NSAIDS for pain/cramping post procedure
  • slight vaginal bleeding several days after
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Diagnostic test: Laparoscopy

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Laparoscopy

  • surgical procedure done as outpatient
  • used in assessment of uterus, tubes, ovaries and perform tubal ligation
  • common to have shoulder pain from gas
  • follow surgical prep procedures: NPO, enema, shower
  • vaginal bleeding may occur post-op shouldn’t be heavy lifting
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Diagnostic test: D&C

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Dilation and curettage (D&C)

  • cervix is dilated and curette is used to scrape uterine lining
  • to remove tissue after miscarriage, abortion or removal of placental pieces
  • diagnose or treat abnormal uterine bleeding
  • uterine tissue examined for abnormal cells
  • cramping, spotting, bleeding post op
  • avoid anticoagulants
  • no intercourse until discharge stopped
  • avoid tampons 2 wk post op
  • avoid heavy lifting 2 wk post op
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Diagnostic test: CT or Pelvis with or w/o contrast

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Used to detect tumors within the pelvis
If contrast is used, check for allergies to iodine/shellfish
Contrast accentuates differences in tissue density
Flushing feeling common with contrast
Contrast contraindicated in renal/hepatic disease

21
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Terminology
Menarche?
Menorrhagia?
Metrorrhagia?
Amenorrhea?
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Menarche: age 1st started menstruation
Menorrhagia: excessive or prolonged bleeding
Metrorrhagia: bleeding between menstrual periods
Amenorrhea: absence of menstruation

22
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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Occurs 3-14 days before menstruation
Causes thought to be r/t hormonal changes
Manifestations:
mood swings
breast tenderness
fatigue
irritability
food cravings
depression
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Premenstrual syndrome treatment

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Avoid caffeine
Regular exercise
Adequate rest
Diet high in complex CHO's, low Na+, no ETOH
Relaxation, stress management
B6 foods or supplements have helped some
24
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Endometriosis

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Chronic inflammatory disease where endometrial tissue is outside the uterus

Risk factors:
early menarche
regular period with cycle less than 27 days
menses’ that last longer than 7 days
heavy flow, increased mensural pain
first degree female relative with endometriosis

Manifestations:
pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
infertility, bleeding, throbbing pain lower ab and pelvis
rectal pressure during BM

Treatment:
medication therapy, birth control (depo, pill, Lupron)
laparoscopy with ablation

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Ovarian cysts

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Cysts are fluid filled sacs
Most resolve spontaneously
Cause pain, menstrual irregularity or amenorrhea
Laparoscopy or US to diagnose
Oophorectomy (ovary removal) if cysts are very large

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Uterine Leomyoma (fibroid)

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Benign tumor of uterus of the smooth muscle of the uterus.

Manifestations:
asymptomatic in small fibroids
pelvic pressure from other organs being crowded
pain, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia
fatigue

Treatment:
myomectomy (removal of fibroid only)
hysterotomy

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Hysterectomy
Indications
Recover

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Indications:
medical management of bleeding is unsuccessful
cancer is present
can be done abdominal or vaginal
BSO: bilateral salpingectomy oophorectomy (tubes and ovaries removed)

Recovery:
TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 4-6 wks, higher risk of complications
LAVH (laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy) 1-2 wks., lower risk

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Hysterectomy post op care

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Pain control
DVT prevention
Urine output (min 30ml/hr)
Report backache or decreased urine output
Cough and deep breathing
Teach how to splint incision
Monitor s/s infection
No intercourse 4-6 wk
No heavy lifting 2 months
Surgical menopause if ovaries removed, may initiate HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
Monitor bleeding, peri-pad, ab dressing (moderate serosanguinous vaginal bleeding expected if vaginal hysterectomy)

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Problems with pelvic support

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Uterine prolapse
Cystocele
Rectocele
**aging, genetics, childbirth and couching are associated risk factors

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Uterine prolapse

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Uterus protrudes into vaginal canal
Rated by degrees: 1-3, 3 uterus is outside body)
S/S:
constipation
urinary incontinence
dysmenorrhea
dyspareunia
backache
infertility
hemorrhoids
bearing down sensation
painful intercourse

Treatment:
pessary
hysterectomy

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Cystocele

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Herniation of bladder into vagina
Anterior colporrhaphy (shortens pelvic muscles providing tighter support for bladder)
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Rectocele

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Herniation of into vagina
Posterior colporrhaphy (shortens pelvic muscles providing support for rectum)
33
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Inflammatory conditions

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Pelvic inflammatory disease
Vaginitis
Cervicitis

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

Terms

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Salpingitis: fallopian tubes
Oophoritis: Ovaries
Cervicitis: cervix
Vaginitis: vagina

  • *risk factors: history of STI’s, multiple partners, douching
  • *condoms reduce risks
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Pelvic inflammatory disease manifestations

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Fever
Lower ab or back pain
Painful intercourse
Purulent vaginal discharge
Abnormal bleeding
36
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Pelvic inflammatory disease diagnosis and treatment

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CBC= increased WBC’s and sedimentation rate
Laparoscopy, shows inflammation of pelvic organs

Treatment
PO or IV
Analgesics
Semi fowlers position to promote drainage and prevent abscesses from occurring

37
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Vaginitis infections

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Bacterial vaginosis: most common, antibiotics, hygiene
Candidiasis: yeast infection
Trichomoniasis: parasite, most curable

38
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Inflammatory condition

Prostatitis, symptoms, cause, complicatons

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Symptoms:
Fever, chills, back and perineal pain, dysuria
Urgency, frequency, cloudy urine
Causes:
Bacterial infection or abnormal inflammatory cells present
Complications:
Erectile dysfunction, post ejaculation pain, libido problems
Epididymitis and cystitis

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Inflammatory condition
Prostatitis
Treatment/diagnosis

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UA and culture, PSA to r/t cancer
Antibiotics
NSAIDS or opioids for pain
Supra Pubic cath for urinary retention
Prostate massage or ejaculation encouraged 2-3x week to drain prostate of infected fluid
40
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Inflammatory condition
Epididymitis
what is it?

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Acute, painful, inflammatory process of the epididymis
R/T infection, trauma, or urinary reflux down the vas deferens
Sexually active men <35 yr

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Inflammatory condition
Epididymitis
manifestations?
complications?
treatment?
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Manifestations:
pain and edema of scrotum usually unilateral

Complications:
abscess formation
infertility
obstruction of blood supply to testis

Treatment:
antibiotics
elevate scrotum, ice packs, analgesics

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Inflammatory condition
Orchitis
what is it?

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Acute inflammation of testes

Causes genitourinary infection or complication of systemic illness (mumps, scarlet, fever)

43
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Inflammatory condition
Orchitis
manifestations
treatment

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Manifestations:
Sudden onset
High fever, increased WBC's
Unilateral or bilateral scrotal redness, edema, pain
Sterility if both testes are involved

Treatment:
Supportive- antibiotics, scrotal support/elevation
Pain meds, cold compresses

44
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Fibrocystic breast disease

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Benign condition, usually related to hormonal changes
Moving cysts in breast
Often corresponds to hormonal changes
Multiple mobile cysts form in breasts, excess fibrous tissue develops
Pain or tenderness in breasts upper outer quadrants
Breasts feel “thick” or “lumpy”
Nipple discharge may be present

45
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Breast cancer surgical treatments
Lumpectomy?
Partial mastectomy?
Simple?
Modified radical?
Radical?
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Lumpectomy: removes lump and surrounding margin of tissue

Partial mastectomy: more tissue removed than lumpectomy

Simple: removes entire breast

Modified radical: breast and some axillary lymph nodes removed

Radical: breast, axillary lymph nodes, and pectoral muscles removed (rarely done)

46
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Post op care for mastectomy

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Cough and deep breathing
Pain control
Monitor for bleeding
Numbness common in axillary region
No BP or lab draws on surgical side
Exercises for affected arm
Elevate arm on pillow
Teach drain care
Encourage discussion r/t grief/sexual concerns
Encourage participation in care when ready (drain, dressing)
47
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Mammoplasty
what is it?
types?

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Group of surgical procedures where goal is to reshape or modify appearance of the breast
Types:
Reduction: make smaller
Augmentation: make larger
Reconstructive: post mastectomy option
48
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Male reproductive disorders

Varicocele

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Abnormal dilation of vein in the spermatic cord
Dilated vein forms soft mass that may be painful
Interferes with blood flow thru testis causing infertility

49
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Male reproductive disorders

Spermatocele

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Ducts in epididymis dilate and form a cyst
Causes thought to be r/t leakage of sperm due to trauma or infection
Treatment not usually necessary
Not associated with infertility

50
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Male reproductive disorders

Testicular torsion

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Twisting of spermatic cord that supplies blood to the testes and epididymis
Sudden onset of scrotal swelling, pain, N/V
Occurs spontaneous or after trauma or physical exertion

Surgical treatment: detorsion ASAP
Orchiectomy

51
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Male reproductive disorders

Phimosis

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Constriction of foreskin in uncircumcised men, retraction is difficult
Interferes with intercourse and urination
Increased risk of penile cancer

52
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Male reproductive disorders
Testicular cancer
Symptoms

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Rare but common in males
Risk factors: undescended testicle, Caucasian, family history
Orchiectomy, radiation, chemo

Symptoms:
painless lump in scrotum
scrotal swelling and heaviness
dull ache in lower ab, perianal, scrotum

53
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Prostate cancer

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Prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood levels can stage prostate cancer and monitor response to treatment

54
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Transurethral resection or prostate (TURP)

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AKA simple prostatectomy
urethral scope inserted and prostate tissue removed
No external incisions
Removed prostate tissue is flushed into bladder and flushed out of bladder at end of procedure

Complications:
hemorrhage, clot retention
inability to void, UTI’s
incontinence, impotence, retrograde ejaculation