The mother of a child with cryptorchidism asks you why having an undescended testis brought down is important. What is your most factual teaching answer?
A) "This procedure will prevent malignant changes in the testis."
B) "Your son will not grow to full height without the procedure."
C) "This procedure will enable your son to examine the testis for malignant changes."
D) "The procedure is done for purely cosmetic reasons."
C
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Upon taking a history of a patient, the nurse learns the patient smokes a pack of cigarettes per day. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
a. This is an example of a health belief. b. This is an example of health promotion. c. This is an example of a negative health behavior. d. This is an example of a basic physiological human need.
The nurse instructing a postsurgical patient in the use of thrombolytic deterrent stockings would include which of the following instructions?
a. Disregard appearance of edema above the stocking b. Massage legs to smooth wrinkles out of stockings c. Wring stockings thoroughly before hanging to dry d. Wash stockings in warm water and mild soap
The nurse can best instruct a client to avoid the acquisition of hookworm by
a. advising the client not to eat raw pork products. b. advising the client to drink only bottled water when traveling. c. encouraging the client to wear shoes outdoors. d. teaching the client good hand-washing technique.
An apical pulse is usually counted for:
a. 15 seconds. b. 30 seconds. c. 45 seconds. d. 60 seconds.