A client and her husband have contacted their physician about fertility problems. At the initial visit, the nurse instructs them about the infertility workup. Which statement by the client would indicate that the instructions have been successful?
1. "The first test that we need to schedule is a semen analysis."
2. "We need to schedule the Pap smear test first."
3. "We need to schedule an appointment with the social worker in order to adopt."
4. "We need to schedule an appointment with a marriage counselor."
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Explanation: 1. A semen analysis is one of the first diagnostic tests, prior to doing invasive procedures.
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A. The analgesic effect of the drug will increase. B. The drug will result in adverse toxic effects. C. There will be no change in the analgesic effect of the drug. D. The analgesic effect of the drug will decrease.
A client's spouse reports the presence of a reddened area on her husband's coccyx. She feels a massage would be helpful in promoting circulation to the area. The nurse responds to this suggestion by saying:
1. "Massaging the area twice daily will help restore circulation and should be incorporated into the plan of care.". 2. "I will record these findings in the medical record.". 3. "Massaging the area may actually cause more harm to a potentially compromised area of skin.". 4. "I will need to obtain an order from the physician to perform a massage.".