1. Nursing Assessment: Reproductive System
Chapter 51 Overview
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2. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
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3. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig Male reproductive tract.
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Male Reproductive System, continued
Testes
Ducts
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6. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig Seminiferous tubules, testis, epididymis, and ductus (vas) deferens in the male.
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Male Reproductive System, continued
Glands
External genitalia
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8. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Pelvic organs
Ovaries
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9. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig Female reproductive tract.
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Pelvic organs, continued
Fallopian tubes
Uterus
Vagina
Pelvis
External genitalia
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12. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig External female genitalia.
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Female Reproductive System, continued
Breasts
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14. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig The lactating female breast. A, Glandular structures are anchored to the overlying skin and the
pectoral muscle by suspensory ligaments of Cooper. Each lobule of glandular tissue is drained by a
lactiferous duct that eventually opens through the nipple. B, Anterior view of a lactating breast. In
nonlactating breasts, glandular tissue is less evident with adipose tissue comprising most of the breast.
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15. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Neuroendocrine Regulation of Reproductive System
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16. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Only the major pituitary hormone actions are depicted. FSH,
Follicle-stimulating hormone; GnRH, gonadotropin-releasing hormone; ICSH, interstitial cell–stimulating
hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone.
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17. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Table Gonadal Feedback Mechanisms.
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18. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Menarche
Menstrual Cycle
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19. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Fig Events of the menstrual cycle. The various lines depict the changes in blood hormone levels, the
development of the follicles, and the changes in the endometrium during the cycle. FSH,
Follicle-stimulating hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone.
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20. Structures and Functions of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Menopause
Phases of Sexual Response
Male sexual response
Female sexual response
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Gerontologic Considerations: Effects of Aging on Reproductive System and Sexual Response
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22. Assessment of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Subjective Data
Important health information
Past health history
Medications
Surgery or other treatments
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Subjective Data, continued
Functional health patterns
Health perception–health management pattern
Nutritional-metabolic pattern
Elimination pattern
Activity-exercise pattern
Sleep-rest pattern
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Subjective Data
Functional health patterns, continued
Cognitive-perceptual pattern
Self-perception–self-concept pattern
Role-relationship pattern
Sexuality-reproductive pattern
Coping–stress tolerance pattern
Value-belief pattern
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25. Assessment of Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Objective Data
Physical examination: male
Pubis
Penis
Scrotum and testes
Inguinal region and spermatic cord
Anus and prostate
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Objective Data, continued
Physical examination: female
Breasts
External genitalia
Internal pelvic examination
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Fig Laparoscopic views of the female pelvis. A, Normal image. B, Pelvic inflammatory disease. Note
reddish inflammatory membrane covering and fixing the ovary and uterus to the surrounding structures.
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28. Diagnostic Studies of Reproductive Systems
Urine Studies
Pregnancy testing
Hormone studies
Blood Studies
Tumor markers
Serology tests for syphilis
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29. Diagnostic Studies of Reproductive Systems
Cultures and Smears
Cytologic Studies
Radiologic Studies
Mammography
Ultrasound
Pelvic computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
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