A patient is recovering after surgery to correct a testicular torsion. Which possibility should the nurse caution the young patient about?
a. Reoccurrence
b. Infertility
c. Orchiditis
d. Significant risk of prostatic hypertrophy
B
After testicular torsion is corrected, lower sperm counts and infertility may follow.
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Which of the following statements is true about your personal mission statement?
1. It remains unchanged throughout your life. 2. It defines your relationship with society. 3. It describes your purpose in life. 4. It requires knowledge of triage and disaster planning.
The nurse is providing medication instruction for a client taking colesevelam (WelChol). What should the nurse include in the teaching session?
1. Take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam. 2. Take other medications 4 hours before or 1 hour after taking colesvelam. 3. Avoid all other medications for 6 hours before and after taking colesvelam. 4. Take all medications at the same time as colesevelam.
Select the most important component(s) of in the education of patients taking nevirapine. You may select more than one answer
1. "Some herbal preparations can decrease the levels of this drug." 2. "This agent can damage the liver, so liver function tests are needed periodically." 3. "There are usually no side effects when this medication is used alone." 4. "The drug must be dosed 5 times per day at evenly spaced intervals." 5. "Call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a rash."
The code of ethics for nursing sets forth ideals of nursing conduct and provides a common foundation for nurses' training, which was developed by what organization?
A. Board of Registered Nurses B. American Medical Association C. National League for Nursing D. American Nurses Association