The sequelae of childhood sexual abuse: a primary care focus for adult female survivors
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Adult women who have survived sexual abuse as children may exhibit a variety of consequent symptoms, ranging from insomnia and obesity to chronic pain and headache. Sexual abuse has often resulted in self-destructive behaviors, addictions, low self-esteem and sexual problems. Nurse practitioners can provide supportive care by recording accurate patient history and giving a sensitive physical examination. The client needs to feel in control during any examination.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1996
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Primary care diagnosis of acute abdominal pain
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Careful physical examination is necessary for nurse practitioners to accurately diagnose the cause of abdominal pain. Internal causes include peritonitis, obstructed bowels, and vascular disorders. Causes outside the abdomen can be from the thorax, pelvis, and wall of the abdomen. Pain which indicates a threat to life includes ectopic pregnancy, ruptured spleen, obstructed bowel, aortic aneurysm and myocardial infarction.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1996
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Lichen sclerosis: early diagnosis is the key to treatment
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Vulvar lichen sclerosus can be treated most successfully when diagnosed in early stages. Women tend to be affected by this disease either before or after menopause. This condition may make intercourse and defecation painful. Although no cure is available, lifelong treatment with testosterone ointment can alleviate symptoms. Nurse practitioners can avoid misdiagnosis by a careful pelvic examination.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1996
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