A 28-year-old man has received a diagnosis of testicular cancer after a referral from his family health care provider and an extensive diagnostic workup. The patient's main concerns surround his sexuality and his future fertility
When the nurse addresses these topics during health education prior to radiation therapy, the nurse should inform the patient that:
A) Successful treatment will usually result in infertility.
B) He will be able to father children but will have a diminished sex drive.
C) His sperm will be lower in number and unviable.
D) His libido will not be significantly affected by treatment.
D
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1. Hematuria, bacteriuria, weight gain 2. Gross hematuria, albuminuria, fever 3. Massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema 4. Hypertension, weight loss, proteinuria
Which is most indicative of pain in an older client who is confused? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased blood pressure b. Screaming c. Facial grimace d. Restlessness e. Crying f. Decreased respirations
What nursing organization first legitimized the use of the nursing process?
A) National League for Nursing B) American Nurses Association C) International Council of Nursing D) State Board of Nursing
A patient prescribed ramelteon (Rozerem) asks how the medication will improve sleep. Which response should the nurse make?
1. "By inhibiting the work of melatonin in the body." 2. "It acts as an off switch to deactivate melatonin that your body produces." 3. "It produces the same response in the body as melatonin." 4. "It will prevent you from building up a tolerance to melatonin."