The nurse is teaching a 50-year-old male patient who is taking estrogens as treatment of prostate cancer. The nurse should educate the patient about which expected side effect?
a. Blurred vision
b. Gynecomastia
c. Enlarged gonads
d. Acne
B
Men taking estrogen experience a redistribution of fat and develop enlarged breasts (gynecomastia). Estrogen should not result in blurred vision, enlarged gonads, or acne.
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A) Tzanck smear B) Skin biopsy C) Patch testing D) Skin scrapings
A patient is recovering from surgery to clip an aneurysm. Which of the following interventions will prevent cerebral vasospasm in this patient?
1. dehydration 2. diuretic therapy 3. triple H therapy 4. infusion of packed red blood cells
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The client asks the nurse if her pelvic fracture might affect her ability to have a vaginal delivery. What response by the nurse is best? A. "It depends on how your pelvis healed." B. "You will need to have a cesarean birth." C. "Please talk to your doctor about that." D. "You will be able to delivery vaginally."
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In what aspect are traditional practices often directly affected by contaminated land and water? A) Spiritual practices B) Dietary practices C) Work opportunities D) Exercise opportunities