A 46-year-old woman is in the clinic for her annual gynecologic examination. She voices concern about ovarian cancer because her mother and sister died of it. Which statement does the nurse know to be correct regarding ovarian cancer?

A) Ovarian cancer rarely has any symptoms.
B) The Pap smear detects the presence of ovarian cancer.
C) Women over age 40 years should have a thorough pelvic examination every 3 years.
D) Women at high risk for ovarian cancer should have annual transvaginal ultrasonography for screening.

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sandeep aluru · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  With ovarian cancer, the patient may have abdominal pain, pelvic pain, increased abdominal size, bloating, and nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms; or she may be asymptomatic. The Pap smear does not detect the presence of ovarian cancer. Annual transvaginal ultrasonography may detect ovarian cancer at an earlier stage in women who are at high risk for developing it.

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