An adult patient has admitted to his primary care provider that he has been experiencing an unprecedented loss of libido in recent months. This complaint should prompt the clinician to assess the patient for dysfunction of what endocrine gland?
A) Pituitary gland
B) Thyroid gland
C) Parathyroid gland
D) Endocrine pancreas
A
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As children grow and develop, their interests and activities change. Place the following childhood activities in order from interests of a 5-year-old to interests of a 12-year-old
Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice 1. Hass-defined hobbies such as model building, building with wood, needlepoint Choice 2. Colors in coloring book, mostly staying inside the lines Choice 3. Learns to ride a two-wheel bicycle without training wheels; reads first readers Choice 4. Belongs to the basketball team or cheerleading squad at school
Why is the relaxation phase between contractions important?
a. The laboring woman needs to rest. b. The uterine muscles fatigue without relaxation. c. The contractions can interfere with fetal oxygenation. d. The infant progresses toward delivery at these times.
An older patient is recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hip. What interventions will the nurse use to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer in this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Avoid sitting unless for meals. 2. Use pillows to protect the skin. 3. Reposition the patient every 2 hours. 4. Keep the skin dry with frequent bathing. 5. Encourage independent position changes.
Building on a success of the Millennium Development Goals, the community health nurse can work for health status improvement in sub-Saharan Africa by lobbying:
A) Aid foundations for more food supplies B) US banks to offer more microloans to women C) Agricultural corporations to farm the land D) Local communities to fight for democracy