The client was injured in a work accident. He now has a fused spine and moves with difficulty. He wonders if he will ever be able to be intimate with his wife. The nurse tells him that he
1. will not be able to engage in sexual activity.
2. can enjoy a satisfying sex life with some adaptation.
3. will eventually return to the preinjury level of functioning.
4. will become more sexually active after recovering from the injuries.
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Many permanently disabled persons are able to enjoy rich and satisfying sex lives with some adaptation.
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A newly married couple tells the nurse they would like to wait a few years before starting a family. Which statement made by the man indicates an understanding about sexual activity and pregnancy?
a. "My wife can't get pregnant if I withdraw before climax." b. "A man can secrete semen before ejaculation." c. "If we don't have intercourse very often, my wife won't get pregnant." d. "It is safe to ejaculate outside the vagina."
A patient has suffered a serious injury complicated by critical illness and is being cared for in the CCU. One of the goals of therapy is to support the patient's native state of homeostasis
What nursing action is designed to support or maintain homeostasis? A) Administer antacids to prevent gastric alkalinity. B) Give large amounts of IV fluids. C) Administer pharmacologic paralyzing agents. D) Identify and remove stressors.
Which protein source should the nurse recommend for a client who needs to restrict dietary potassium intake?
A. Raw broccoli B. Grilled salmon C. Poached eggs D. Baked chicken
A sub-total hysterectomy is when the: a. fallopian tubes and upper two-thirds of the uterusare removed without removal of the cervix
b. uterus and ovaries are removed. c. uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed. d. uterus is removed through the vagina.