A man experiencing premature ejaculation tells the nurse, "I feel like such a failure. It's so awful for both me and my wife. Can you help me?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Sex therapy is not my specialty, but I will try to help."
b. "I can refer you to a practitioner who can help you with this problem."
c. "Have you asked your health care provider for prescription medication?"
d. "There are several techniques described in this pamphlet that might be helpful."
B
The primary role of the nurse is to perform basic assessment and make appropriate referrals. The other options do not clarify the nurse's role.
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A) has not been infected with HIV. B) probably doesn't have HIV but will need to retest in 6 weeks. C) really won't know until he is retested in 6 weeks. D) probably does have it and will know in 3 months.
A 4-year-old begins to cry when his mother tells him it is time for his operation. The nurse understands this is an expected reaction. On which particular fear of the preschooler does the nurse base this understanding?
a. Loss of control b. Restricted mobility c. Unfamiliar routines d. Invasive procedures
Which client statement indicates a knowledge deficit related to substance use?
A. "Although it's legal, alcohol is one of the most widely abused drugs in our society." B. "Tolerance to heroin develops quickly." C. "Flashbacks from LSD use may reoccur spontaneously." D. "Marijuana is like smoking cigarettes. Everyone does it. It's essentially harmless."
Although attempts are being made to standardize the flavones in ginkgo, the nurse is aware this product can still be particularly dangerous for which clients?
1. Those using a generic brand of the herbal product 2. Those who are taking anticoagulant drugs 3. Clients who have never taken the herb 4. Clients who are of African American ethnicity