A client is concerned because he was unable to achieve an erection during his last sexual encounter with his wife. He tells the nurse that he has worried about becoming impotent, since he had a sexually transmitted infection as a young adult
What is the nurse's best response to this client's concerns? A)
Erectile dysfunction is the correct term for the inability to achieve or sustain an erection.
B)
An occasional incident like this is normal and common, and there is no reason to be concerned.
C)
Sexually transmitted infections can result in sexual problems in adults.
D)
The medical diagnosis of erectile dysfunction is not made until the man has erection difficulties in 25% or more of his interactions.
B
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A) Offer a small payment for participants' time. B) Offer all participants a Healing Touch session when data collection is completed. C) Offer to enroll only individuals who do not have any medical conditions. D) Offer another activity that gives similar time and attention to control group participants.
The nurse is teaching experienced postpartum nurses about homecare visits. Which statements indicate that teaching was effective? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "I should tell the family to put any guns or knives away." 2. "It is best to wear professional street clothes on visits." 3. "If I encounter a crime in progress, I should leave the area." 4. "Wearing jewelry is a good way to demonstrate my professionalism." 5. "Ignoring my ‘gut' feelings might lead to an unsafe situation."
The nurse knows that client education on drug interactions with doxorubicin has been successful when the client states:
1. "I can take acetaminophen if I get a fever." 2. "I can take my Celebrex for my arthritis." 3. "I can take ibuprofen for my back pain." 4. "I can take an aspirin for a headache."
The nurse therapist calls a client to reschedule their appointment for the following week. When the client arrives at the appointment, she is uncommunicative and avoids eye contact with the nurse
When asked how things have been going, she answers sharply, "Fine." How should the nurse respond to this client's behavior? A) "You seem angry, and I understand that you have been depressed, but I feel like you are avoiding speaking to me. Can you explain why you're acting this way?" B) "You appear to be angry. Perhaps you are angry with me for rescheduling our appointment or something else has happened. Tell me more about what you are feeling." C) "You seem angry. Let's talk more about how you're feeling" D) "I'm sorry I had to reschedule our appointment. It really couldn't be helped. Is that what's bothering you?"