Prostatic cancer has recently been diagnosed in a 75-year-old man, and he has begun estrogen treatment. He tells his spouse "These pills are going to make me a woman.". What should the nurse tell the man about the intention of this treatment?
A) Reduce surgical risks
B) Treat prostatic hypertrophy
C) Support sexual performance
D) Prevent tumor dissemination
D
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Estrogens are used as part of treatment to reduce spreading of the tumor.
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While performing a family assessment, the nurse identifies which symptoms associated with dysfunctional family coping strategies? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Father acknowledges an addiction to alcohol. 2. The mother is a stay-at-home mother, and the father works two jobs to make ends meet. 3. The family has deep religious beliefs. 4. The father makes all of the decisions for the family, and the mother is compliant with the father's decisions. 5. Direct, open communication among family members is observed.
As part of a routine physical examination, a 60-year-old patient's primary care provider has ordered blood work that includes cholesterol levels. What result would most strongly suggest the need for treatment with an antihyperlipidemic drug?
A) Elevated LDL levels B) Elevated HDL levels C) A high ratio of HDL to LDL D) Low VLDL levels
When documenting an incident in the nurse's notes, what should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Description of injury, including diagrams of injury placement b. Date, time, and location of incident c. Name of physician and family members notified d. Chronologic order of events of the incident e. Confirmation that an incident report was initiated
A patient admitted to the clinic complains of a lack of interest in most things, but especially food. After a comprehensive examination, the nurse suspects which disorder?
1. Pica 2. Bulimia nervosa 3. Rumination disorder 4. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder