A male client prescribed estrogen for prostate cancer asks the nurse why they are receiving a female hormone. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "It shrinks your cancer by causing the cells to die at a faster rate."
B. "It eliminates the testosterone that encourages the growth of the cancer cells"
C. "It suppresses secretion of the androgens that make your cancer grow."
D. "It keeps the cancer cells from receiving nutrients."
Answer: C
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a. The patient at discharge b. The patient's family at discharge c. The hospital pharmacy after the patient's discharge d. Another hospital patient after the patient's discharge
The mother of a 14-year-old girl complains to the nurse that her daughter is moody, shuts herself in her room, and fights with her younger sister. Which comment is most valuable to the mother?
A) "Calmly talk to her about your concerns." B) "This is normal for her age." C) "She may be hanging with a bad crowd." D) "Set some rules for family etiquette."
Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Farrell have both had their gallbladders removed laparascopically. Mr. Mitchell is rating his pain at a 5 on a 10-pain scale and states he does not require pain medication. Mr. Farrell is rating his pain a 5 on a 10-pain scale and is demanding something stronger for his pain. This is an example of a difference in which of the following?
a. Surgeon's skill b Patient's pain thresholds c. Patient's personalities d. Patient's pain tolerance
The testes are activated by which hormones at puberty?
A. Gonadotropic hormones B. Dihydrotestoerone C. Testosterone D. Estrogen