The nurse is assessing a female client who reports painful menstruation. Which of the following should the nurse document in the client's record about painful menstruation?
Dysmenorrhea
Dysuria
Hematuria
Dyschezia
The Correct Answer is A
A. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, commonly associated with cramping in the lower abdomen.
B. Dysuria is painful or difficult urination, unrelated to menstrual pain.
C. Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, not associated with menstrual pain.
D. Dyschezia refers to painful bowel movements, not related to menstrual pain.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Listening to speech primarily assesses cranial nerves related to speech and articulation, not cranial nerve II.
B. Identifying scented aromas assesses the olfactory nerve.
C. Clenching teeth primarily assess cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).
D. Cranial nerve II is the optic nerve responsible for vision. Testing visual acuity using a Snellen chart assesses this nerve's function.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Hyperalgesia refers to increased sensitivity to pain stimuli, not specifically related to the inability to feel vibrations.
B. Peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes, often leads to sensory deficits, especially in distal extremities like the toes and feet.
C. Hyperparalysis is not a recognized term in neurology.
D. A lesion of the sensory cortex would likely present with broader sensory deficits rather than a specific loss of vibration sensation in the distal lower extremities.
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