The patient considering a vasectomy tells the nurse he is afraid he will be impotent after the surgery. The nurse lists the expected outcome(s) of the procedure as: (Select all that apply.)
a. remaining potent, but sterile.
b. having a minor impact on libido.
c. incurring no effect on performance.
d. having no effect on amount of ejaculate.
e. retaining some sperm for several weeks.
A, C, D, E
All options except having a minor impact on libido are postoperative expectations of a vasectomy. There is no effect on libido.
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The client is discussing a newly diagnosed food allergy with the nurse. He is wondering why his infant is so allergic, and what he needs to know. Appropriate responses include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Food allergies occur when the immune system reacts to the ingestion of certain food proteins. 2. Many food allergies develop during childhood. 3. A couple of the common allergens are apples and pears. 4. Severe allergic reactions can cause death. 5. Introducing the suspected food in increasing amounts will allow the child to get over the allergy.
A patient in myxedema coma has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse's best intervention would be to
a. administer a Fleet enema. c. administer a stool softener. b. wait 1 more day. d. assess for rectal impaction.
A non–English-speaking client has been admitted to the health care facility with complaints of chest pain. Since the assigned nurse does not know the client's language, what would be the most appropriate solution in this case?
A) The nurse should request the help of a professional interpreter. B) The nurse should get a language dictionary and translate. C) The nurse should ask the supervisor to assign some other client. D) The nurse should communicate with the client nonverbally.
Which of the following is NOT a goal of customer-focused care?
A) Family and/or friends are involved. B) Physical comfort and care needs are met. C) Care for the client follows strict schedules and rules. D) Information is communicated.