A patient is suspected of having endometrial cancer. For which diagnostic procedures should the nurse prepare this patient?

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A transvaginal ultrasound can visualize the endometrium and any thickening or abnormalities that may suggest cancer. A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure where tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus and examined for cancer cells. Abdominal x-rays and intravenous pyelograms are not likely to provide useful information for diagnosing endometrial cancer. A CT scan of the abdomen may be helpful in staging the cancer once it has been diagnosed, but is not typically used for initial diagnosis.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Endometrial Cancer