Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with suspected endometriosisA clinic nurse is assessing a client with a suspected diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's medical history should the nurse identify as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Dysmenorrhea unresponsive to NSAIDs indicates endometriosis due to inflammatory ectopic tissue. PID, atypical Pap smears, and bloating lack specificity for this condition.