Pelvic pain and increased bleeding
Assignment Instructions: You are a certified medical assistant working for an OBGYN. A 25-year-old Caucasian female is referred to the gynecology clinic by her PCP after complaining of pain in her pelvic area along with increased bleeding during her menstrual cycle. She states that she has experienced this pain for quite some time, but recently it seems to have been worsening with each cycle. She also states that she is noticing pain with sexual intercourse. Describe your expected actions and findings related to the following subjective and objective data:
Subjective: Patient states Pelvic pain and increased bleeding during menstrual cycle. She also describes pain with intercourse.
Objective: VS: HR 70, BP 125/72, O2 Sat 98% on RA (room air), Resp. 18, Temp. 98. On assessment, there are no palpable masses present. Lab work: CA 125 is 45 units/ml.
What disorder do you suspect the patient is suffering from?
Explain the identifying symptoms, possible causes, and common treatments.
What medications and/or procedures might the patient require and why?
What role would you as the medical assistant play in the care of this patient?
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