A nurse who provides care in a college medical clinic is involved in numerous initiatives that aim to promote sexual health among students
When performing health assessments of male students, the nurse should be aware of which of the following functions of the testes? Select all that apply.
A) Synthesis and secretion of glucocorticoids
B) Spermatogenesis
C) Testosterone secretion
D) Synthesis of semen lubricants
E) Temperature regulation of the genitourinary system
B, C
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What drug does the nurse give with the atropine to free up the acetylcholinesterase to start breaking down acetylcholine? A) Pyridostigmine B) Pralidoxime C) Neostigmine D) Rivastigmine
An older patient has an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level, but the creatinine clearance is within normal limits. The nurse notes that the patient's appetite has been poor the past few days
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A young woman has been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and is meeting with the nurse for health education. In an effort to manage the patient's symptoms, the nurse should recommend:
A) A high-calorie, low-residue diet B) A high-fiber, low-protein diet C) Small, frequent meals throughout the day D) A minced or pureed diet
The nurse is teaching a parent of a 6-month-old infant with gastroesophageal reflux (GER) before discharge. What instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Elevate the head of the bed in the crib to a 90-degree angle while the infant is sleeping. b. Hold the infant in the prone position after a feeding. c. Discontinue breastfeeding so that a formula and rice cereal mixture can be used. d. The infant will require the Nissen fundoplication after 1 year of age. e. Prescribed cimetidine (Tagamet) should be given 30 minutes before feedings.