A male client, aged 50, and his female partner, aged 45, complain of their failure to conceive. Assessment reveals that the male client's sperm count is low, and his partner is moving toward an advanced maternal age
Which of the following options of assisted reproductive technology would the nurse expect as a workable solution for this couple?
A) In vitro fertilization
B) Zygote intrafallopian transfer
C) Gamete intrafallopian transfer
D) Assisted hatching
D
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a. Document the findings as normal. b. Irrigate the NG tube with sterile saline. c. Notify the surgeon about this finding. d. Remove and reinsert the NG tube.
A patient is in the critical care unit having undergone surgery a week ago for multiple fractures to the his right and left legs secondary to a fall from a rooftop
The patient refuses to participate in morning care activities such as brushing his own teeth or washing his face and hands. The patient yells at the nurse, "You do it! Can't you see that my legs are broken?" The patient is exhibiting a disturbance in a. self-concept. c. body image. b. self-esteem. d. personal identity.
A patient on the unit has a deep decubitus ulcer. The family asks why the nurse debrides the ulcer and removes the dead cells. What is the nurse's best response to explain to the family why debridement is performed?
A) The lysosomes released by the dead cells in the area continue to kill other cells, destroying more tissue. B) The dead cells no longer contain histocompatible antigens causing a greater inflammatory response. C) Removing dead tissue forces oxygen to enter the damaged cells to regenerate them and to promote healing. D) The doctor ordered the procedure to be performed so it is done the way it is ordered because orders are always followed.
A nurse is caring for a very weak client with a multiple pregnancy. Which of the following views might a teleologist have in such a situation?
A) Support the procedure of selective abortion B) Argue that destroying any fetus is wrong C) Avoid telling the truth to the client D) Avoid analyzing ethical dilemmas of a case