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Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1995 of 2368

A client newly diagnosed with endometriosis asks about a cure. Which response is accurate?

  1. Hormone therapy permanently cures the disease
  2. There is no cure, so treatment focuses on controlling symptoms
  3. The disease can be prevented by taking oral contraceptives
  4. Surgery removes the disease and prevents it from returning
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Correct answer: There is no cure, so treatment focuses on controlling symptoms

There is no way to prevent or cure endometriosis. Treatment is aimed at symptom control.

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

Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026