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. Questions What other questions should the nurse ask about the breast pain? What are some of the causes of breast pain? Develop a problems list from the objective and subjective data. What should be included in the plan of care? Based on the readings and the subjective and objective data, what is the most likely cause of breast pain for this patient?
Answer: The nurse should ask the the patient regarding the menses regularity as well as if the patient is taking any other medicines or treatment.
Some of the causes of breast pain are:
The most likely cause of the pain in the patient is the increase in the level of the progestropro due to ovulation time. This causes soreness and pain in the breast. A proper care that should be taken such as not wearing tight clothes, avoid excessive exercising etc.
D.F. is a 27-year-old female who presents to the gynecologist’s office for her yearly examination complaining...
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...
CHAPTER-17-BREAST 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,...
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,...
Subjective Data: Last menstrual cycle: 18 days ago. pain is dull pain. breasts feel heavy and tender. performs monthly breast self examinations. Objective Data: breast moderate size,evenly pigment, bilaterally symmetric, and hang equally with smooth contour. venous patterns bilaterally similar. breast firm, smooth, and elastic without tenderness, lumps,or nodules. areolae round,nipples protruding, symmetric,soft,pliable,smooth, and intact without discharge. axillary lymph nodes are not palpated. question: What other questions should the nurse ask about the breast pain? question: What are some of...
S.P. is a 3-year-old female toddler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for a yearly well visit. The child complains that her leg hurts. SUBJECTIVE DATA PMH of otitis media Immunizations: Up to date No medications No allergies Pain: 3/5 on pain scale Attends preschool Unable to recall injuring leg OBJECTIVE DATA Vital signs: T 37 P 92 R 18 BP 100/70 Lungs: clear in all fields Heart rate and...
S.P. is a 3-year-old female toddler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for a yearly well visit. The child complains that her leg hurts. Subjective Data PMH of otitis media Immunizations: Up to date No medications No allergies Pain: 3/5 on pain scale Attends preschool Unable to recall injuring leg Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 P 92 R 18 BP 100/70 Lungs: clear in all fields Heart rate and rhythm regular Moving all extremities + Range of motion legs...
S.P. is a 3-year-old female toddler who presents to the pediatrician’s office for a yearly well visit. The child complains that her leg hurts. Subjective Data PMH of otitis media Immunizations: Up to date No medications No allergies Pain: 3/5 on pain scale Attends preschool Unable to recall injuring leg Objective Data Vital signs: T 37 P 92 R 18 BP 100/70 Lungs: clear in all fields Heart rate and rhythm regular Moving all extremities + Range of motion legs...