A male client is transsexual and decides to become a female through major surgery and hormonal therapy. The nurse informs the client that this process may be delayed for as long as _____ years
a. 2
b. 5
c. 8
d. 10
A
The process of changing one's identity is purposely delayed for up to 2 years because this transformation is irreversible. In addition to the surgery and the hormonal therapy, intense psychological counseling is part of the process.
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Hippocrates, an early Greek physician, is known as the Father of Medicine. Among his major contributions to health care was the idea that
A) most diseases do not require surgery. B) diseases are not the result of magic or wrongdoing. C) nurses and physicians should work collaboratively. D) many illnesses are caused by invisible microorganisms.
The nurse cared for Senator Bill Smith while he was hospitalized last year. The nurse now wishes to send him a letter supporting a bill that will be voted on in the current legislative session
Which salutation should the nurse use in the letter? 1. Dear Senator: 2. Dear Bill: 3. Dear Sir: 4. To whom it may concern:
A desirable outcome for the initial stage of a nurse-client relationship is that the client will
demonstrate behaviors that indicate he or she has a. developed a greater sense of independence. b. developed rapport and trust with the nurse. c. developed self-responsibility. d. resolved transferences.
What is the most important action for the nurse to perform after administering eye drops to a patient who is prescribed pilocarpine (Ocu-Carpine)?
a. Place the patient in the supine position. b. Wipe the excess drug from the patient's skin. c. Instruct the patient to keep the eyes closed for 2 minutes. d. Check pupillary responses by shining a penlight into each eye.