The goal of testosterone replacement therapy is:
1. Absence of all hypogonadism symptoms
2. Testosterone levels in the mid-normal range 1 week after an injection
3. Testosterone levels in the mid-normal range just prior to the next injection
4. Avoidance of high serum testosterone levels during therapy
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a. The nurse applies gloves prior to performing perineal care b. The nurse ignores the erection of a male patient during perineal care c. The nurse documents the perineal care. d. The nurse only completes perineal care with daily bathing
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching on perineal care provided to a postpartum patient. Which outcome indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) Patient performs perineal care independently with every morning shower. B) Patient explains the purpose of performing perineal care at least once a day. C) Patient flushes the commode before standing when performing perineal care. D) Patient washes the perineum from back to front when performing perineal care.
The nurse manager is updating unit staff on findings by The Joint Commission. Which of the following statements shows an understanding of untoward events in the hospital setting? The primary cause of untoward events is
a. "unclear, ineffective communication.". b. "unclear chain of communication for re-porting.". c. "ineffective reporting of the untoward event.". d. "lack of consistent supervision of nursing staff.".
The nurse has accepted a position as a case manager. What should the nurse expect to perform when functioning in this role?
1. Managing a client's hospital stay 2. Delegating activities to other nurses 3. Evaluating the performance of ancillary workers 4. Identifying areas of client concern or problems