A male patient is trying to decide if he should use finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy?
A) Excess fluid volume related to potential effects of drug therapy
B) Hypercalcemia related to drug therapy, immobility, and breast cancer
C) Sexual dysfunction related to erectile dysfunction
D) Prostatic neoplasia
D
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What brings information from the central nervous system (CNS) to the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
A) Motor nerves B) Synapses C) Afferent neurons D) Sensory nerves
It is important for nurses to develop the skill of ____________________ so that they will have the ability to understand the research process and then be able to sift through and carefully as-sesses all available and credible research findings
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is instructing a client in the use of combined oral contraceptives. The nurse knows that additional teaching is required when the client makes which statement about the risks of taking combined oral contraceptives?
1. "They will lower my risk for breast cancer." 2. "They will increase my risk for cervical cancer." 3. "They will lower my risk for ovarian cancer." 4. "They will increase my risk for uterine cancer."
MC Communication is best defined by which of the following statements?
A. Communication includes both verbal and nonverbal expressions. B. Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages. C. Communication is a multilevel process between people. D. Communication includes messages, gestures, symbols, signs, and words.