Alprostadil (Caverject), a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, has been prescribed to a 42-year-old patient. When providing education to the patient and his wife, the nurse should inform the wife about which of the following adverse effects?
A) Low blood pressure
B) Vaginal burning
C) Increased heart rate
D) Reduced desire for sexual activity
B
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A teenager, who is attending a clinic for eating disorders, has shown improvement in weight, but the laboratory values remain poor. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse identify as the likely cause of this finding?
A) Pushing food around the plate B) Inducing vomiting after meals C) Drinking water before weighing D) Disposing of food
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with chronic renal failure. The patient is not on dialysis and currently weighs 100 kg. What would be an appropriate intake of protein for this patient?
1. 120 g per day 2. 50 g per day 3. 240 g per day 4. 60 g per day
What is the primary risk to the developing fetus during pregnancy if there is cocaine use by the mother?
A) Decreased fetal circulation and oxygenation B) Increased maternal weight gain and edema C) Neural tube defects and low birth weight D) Respiratory difficulties and excess mucus
One of the most dramatic changes in family structure is cohabitation. Which of the following are cited as reasons for cohabitation? Select all that apply
1. Cohabitants would marry but do not for economic reasons 2. The cohabitants are seeking a more equalitarian relationship 3. Resources such as food stamps and budget management can be shared. 4. The cohabitants are using cohabitation as a trial period to assess whether to marry.