Question

The community health nurse is preparing an educational class on ovarian cancer for a group of women. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply.

1.	Feeling hungry all the time
2.	Having urinary urgency or frequency
3.	Experiencing pelvic or abdominal swelling
4.	Sense of feeling that something is "falling out"
5.	Developing a macular-papular rash over the abdomen

Answer 1

2.	Having urinary urgency or frequency
3.	Experiencing pelvic or abdominal swelling

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The early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include:

• abdominal bloating, pressure, and pain
• abnormal fullness after eating
• difficulty eating
• an increase in urination
• an increased urge to urinate

Ovarian cancer can also cause other symptoms, such as:

• fatigue
• indigestion
• heartburn
• constipation
• back pain
• menstrual irregularities
• painful intercourse
• dermatomyositis (a rare inflammatory disease that can cause skin rash, muscle weakness, and inflamed muscles)