RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1335 of 2368

A client with endometriosis reports painful bowel movements during menstruation. Which explanation by the nurse is correct?

  1. The uterus has descended into the vagina
  2. Fibroids are pressing on the rectum
  3. Stool is trapped in a rectocele
  4. Endometrial tissue implants may be on the bowel
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Correct answer: Endometrial tissue implants may be on the bowel

When implants are on the bowel or bladder, clients may have diarrhea, bloating, constipation, painful bowel movements or dysuria.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Endometriosis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026