Which woman is at high risk for psychologic complications after hysterectomy?
A)A 55-year-old woman who has been having abnormal bleeding and pain for 3 years
B)A 46-year-old woman who has three children and has just been promoted at work
C)A 62-year-old widow who has three friends who have had uncomplicated hysterectomies
D)A 19-year-old woman who had a ruptured uterus after giving birth to her first child

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The 19-year-old woman is still in her childbearing years.Often the uterus is related to self-concept in women of this age-group,and they may feel that sexual functioning is related to having a uterus.The 55-year-old woman is past her childbearing years and has had bleeding and pain for 3 years.The surgery may be well received as a method of pain relief.The 46-year-old woman has a family and has positive events occurring in her life (job promotion).The 62-year-old woman is past her reproductive years and has relationships with others who have had positive outcomes.

Which Woman Is at High Risk for Psychologic Complications After