The nurse is assessing a 55-year-old male patient. Which of the following should be included in the sexual assessment for this patient?
a. age of first sexual experience c. occupation
b. number of children d. date of last prostate exam
D
Because the risk of prostate cancer rises as men age, annual prostate exams should begin around age 50 .
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The patient who had a nephrectomy yesterday has not used the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) delivery system but admits to being in pain but fearful of addiction. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Modern analgesic drugs do not cause addiction." b. "Pain relief is worth a short period of addiction." c. "Addiction rarely occurs in the brief time postsurgical analgesia is required." d. "Addiction could be a real concern."
The new nurse is caring for a client with a high temperature. Which action by the nurse warrants intervention by the new nurse's preceptor?
a. Sponging the client while monitoring for shivering b. Applying cool packs to the client's axillae and groin c. Monitoring the client's temperature more often than ordered d. Obtaining a fan from central supply for the client's room
Coughing serves no useful purpose; therefore, clients should always be given an expectorant or an antitussive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The nurse is teaching a patient about antihypertensive therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for more teaching?
a. "Now that my blood pressure is normal, I won't need to take my medication an-ymore." b. "When I take my blood pressure at home, I always try to take it at just about the same time every day." c. "I check the labels on cans and other food packages to be sure they do not have too much sodium." d. "I hope that by continuing to lose weight, I might not have to take medications to manage my high blood pressure."