The nurse is assessing a 70-year-old female patient in the family practice clinic. The patient states that she has been experiencing sudden heavy vaginal bleeding the past 3 months. What is the expected diagnostic procedure for this patient?

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Endometrial biopsy is the recommended diagnostic procedure for a 70-year-old female patient experiencing sudden heavy vaginal bleeding. This procedure allows for the collection and examination of tissue from the lining of the uterus to evaluate for abnormalities, such as endometrial cancer. Cervical conization, colposcopy, and dilation and curettage are not typically used to evaluate heavy vaginal bleeding in older women.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 70-Year-Old Female Patient in the Family