In their role of implementing a plan of care for infertile couples, nurses should:
a. Be comfortable with their sexuality and nonjudgmental about others to counsel their clients effectively.
b. Know about such nonmedical remedies as diet, exercise, and stress management.
c. Be able to direct clients to sources of information about what herbs to take that might help and which ones to avoid.
d. Do all of the above plus be knowledgeable about potential drug and surgical remedies.
ANS: D
Nurses should be open to and ready to help with a variety of medical and nonmedical approaches.
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