The nurse is teaching a class on erectile dysfunction. Based on the anatomy of the male external genitalia, which of the following is the most logical cause of the inability to achieve erection?
A. Weakness or atrophy of the penile muscles
B. Poor circulation to the penis
C. An undescended testicle
D. Decreased functioning of the seminiferous tubules
B
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The client and her partner are carriers of sickle cell disease. They are considering prenatal diagnosis with either amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Which statements indicate that further teaching is needed on these two diagnostic procedures? (Select all that apply.) A. "Chorionic villus sampling carries a lower risk of miscarriage." B. "Amniocentesis can be done earlier in my pregnancy than CVS." C. "Neither test will conclusively diagnose sickle cell disease in our baby." D. "The diagnosis comes sooner if we have CVS, not amniocentesis." E. "Amniocentesis is more accurate in diagnosis than the CVS."
A client who underwent a cholecystectomy a few days ago begins to exhibit symptoms
of difficulty in breathing, sharp chest pain, cough, cyanosis, increased respirations and heart rate, and severe anxiety. What danger of prolonged bed rest following surgery is most likely to be the cause of these symptoms? A) Postoperative infection B) Pulmonary embolism C) Hypovolemic shock D) Atelectasis
In Canada, the leading cause of cancer deaths in women younger than 60 years of age is
a. Lung b. Breast c. Cervical d. Ovarian
Invasive tests
A) are performed on the surface of the body. B) always use special imaging techniques. C) penetrate body surfaces. D) always analyze blood chemistry.