The nurse is assigned a patient scheduled for a penectomy as treatment for penile cancer. The patient says, "I am going to be a freak. I won't be a man after surgery
" The nurse recognizes that the patient connects having a penis with which aspect of sexuality?
a. Role and identity
b. Eroticism
c. Intimacy
d. Reproduction
A
This patient is questioning his identity and role as a man after removal of his penis. The patient is not discussing concerns about eroticism or sexual function. The patient is not expressing concern about intimacy with a sexual partner. The patient is not talking about having children or the ability to reproduce at this time.
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a. Heparin b. Warfarin (Coumadin) c. Clopidogrel (Plavix) d. Tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA)
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a. It is autopsy permission. b. It is a living will. c. It is informed consent. d. It is an organ donation card.
The Good Samaritan Law will protect all people who offer assistance if:
a. they are licensed. b. the person acts prudently. c. there is licensed supervision. d. the patient improves.
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A) Triglycerides 299 mg/dL B) Triglycerides 199 mg/dL C) Triglycerides 149 mg/dL D) Triglycerides 19 mg/dL