The pediatric nurse caring for patients with endocrine disorders knows that the most common cause of diabetes insipidus is:
A) surgical.
B) medical.
C) infection.
D) genetics.
A
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A. call the physician and request the information. B. inform the nurse of the patient's concerns. C. give the patient your opinion. D. reassure Mr. Darland that the outcome will be favorable.
Which statement concerning the testes is true?
a. The lymphatic vessels of the testes drain into the abdominal lymph nodes. b. The vas deferens is located along the inferior portion of each testis. c. The right testis is lower than the left because the right spermatic cord is longer. d. The cremaster muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to the body.
You are teaching a group of young men about the factors that can affect sperm count. At the end of class, you review the material
What factor if identified by one of the men would indicate that further clarification is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Infrequent ejaculation d. Marijuana use b. Wearing loose-fitting clothing e. Overuse of hot tubs c. Overuse of saunas f. Excessive cold showers
A patient is having a test to measure airflow speed during maximal exhalation through the mouth. Which test does the nurse explain to the patient?
A) Spirometry B) Body plethysmography C) Nitrogen washout D) Incentive spirometry