Which of the following is accurate client education for the nurse to make regarding the reproductive system of males and the aging process?
A) The volume and viscosity of seminal fluid increase with age.
B) Men retain the ability to fertilize ova irrespective of age.
C) There is a gradual increase in sperm and testosterone production.
D) The scrotum becomes less pendulous and becomes firm.
B
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A) Lead to renal failure B) Result in hypertension C) Result in death D) Cause heart failure
When planning care for a patient hospitalized with a streptococcal infective endocarditis (IE), which intervention is a priority for the nurse to include?
a. Monitor labs for streptococcal antibodies. b. Arrange for placement of a long-term IV catheter. c. Teach the importance of completing all oral antibiotics. d. Encourage the patient to begin regular aerobic exercise.
During a health history interview, the nurse becomes concerned that a patient is at risk for a genetic hearing disorder. On what information did the nurse base this clinical decision? Select all that apply.
A. The patient's brother lost his hearing because of a thyroid disorder. B. The patient's mother, age 76, uses hearing aids. C. The patient's nephew had surgery to remove a tumor on the acoustic nerve. D. The patient's father had tubes in the ears as a child. E. The patient's sister was treated for ear drainage after swimming.
A patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. He has been prescribed clarithromycin (Biaxin). Which of the following organisms is this medication used to treat?
A) Streptococcus pneumoniae B) Haemophilus influenzae C) Mycobacterium avium complex D) Helicobacter pylori