Which of the following should the nurse recognize as untrue about sexuality and aging?
a. male erections may take longer to achieve and not be as full as in younger years
b. male orgasm may not occur with each encounter
c. sexual desire will permanently disappear after years without a partner
d. decreased vaginal lubrication is often a problem for women
C
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An older patient without any major health problems is experiencing decreased strength and endurance while performing some activities. What should the nurse explain as the reason for the change in strength and endurance?
1. Depression 2. Decrease in lean muscle mass 3. Lowered absorption of vitamin D 4. Increase in cholecystokinin production
Which of the following disorders has a strong genetic component and causes loss of spinal mobility and progressive erosion of the sacroiliac joint?
A. Syringomyelia B. Spinal stenosis C. Ankylosing spondylitis D. None of the above
A preterm infant is on assisted ventilation following a difficult delivery. The pediatric nurse is concerned that the infant might develop what condition as a complication of prolonged oxygen therapy?
A) Broncho pulmonary dysplasia B) Laryngo tracheo bronchitis C) Pulmonary non-infectious irritation D) Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome
The renal threshold refers to the:
1. Amount of glucose in the urine in a positive glucose tolerance test 2. Point at which the kidney returns glucose to the bloodstream 3. Ratio of blood glucose to glucose measured in the urine 4. Level of glucose in the blood that triggers glycosuria