Which of the following couples is most likely to have problems conceiving?
1. Richard (35) and Rona (29); Richard has had no health problems, but as a teenager Rona had gonorrhea, which was treated with penicillin.
2. Sid (45) and Sally (39); Sid has a minor varicocele, which his doctor said should be monitored; Sally had an abortion 5 years ago and mild endometriosis.
3. Todd (28) and Tina (30); Todd has had no health problems, but Tina has experienced some pelvic pain that her gynecologist said might be endometriosis.
4. Vince (22) and Vicki (25); Vince likes to wear his jeans very tight. Vicki has had no serious health problems, but her mother was unable to conceive and she was adopted.
ANS: 2
You might also like to view...
A nurse manager gives a staff nurse an exceptional appraisal. The other nurses learn of the appraisal and are upset because this nurse has had numerous complaints from peers regarding laziness
The manager informs a colleague the nurse obtained an exceptional appraisal because, ?They will always work for me when I need them.? This is an example of: 1. Recency error. 2. Leniency error. 3. Causing poor morale amongst staff. 4. Halo error.
A Hispanic woman is recovering from surgery on an inpatient unit when she receives word that her mother has passed away unexpectedly. She begins to shout unintelligibly and then complains of palpitations and a sense of heat in her chest and head
She suddenly begins to tremble and exhibit seizure-like motor behavior. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing response? a. Provide reassurance and emotional support while continuing to assess the patient. b. Seek an order for supplemental oxygen to treat a suspected pulmonary embolism. c. Report to the physician that the patient appears to be exhibiting a medication reaction. d. Encourage the patient to calm down and to try to avoid reacting hysterically to her loss.
A client who was experiencing symptoms of early lithium toxicity has had the dosage of medication reduced. The nurse determines that the dosage reduction was effective when the client demonstrates:
1. a coarse hand tremor. 2. a decrease in urine output. 3. a decrease in blood pressure. 4. a return of normal speech.
A 16-year-old patient is diagnosed with severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris and is to receive treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane). What patient education about medication side effects is appropriate for the nurse to provide? (Select all that apply
) a. "You should wear protective clothing or sunscreen when outside." b. "This medication may cause nosebleeds." c. "You may experience an increase in hair growth." d. "You may experience dryness or itching of the skin and nose." e. "You may experience sores in the mouth."