A nurse is assessing a 24-year-old client for testicular cancer. When educating the client, what should the nurse mention as a risk factor for developing testicular cancer?
A) Engaging in frequent sexual activity
B) Getting married at an early age
C) Being older than 50 years old
D) Having an undescended testicle
D
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The presence of an undescended testicle can increase the chances for developing testicular cancer. Men who are not sexually active are at higher risk for developing testicular cancer than are men who participate in frequent sexual activity. Men between the ages of 20 and 34 are more susceptible to testicular cancer than are men older than 50 years of age. Late marriage, instead of early marriage, is another risk factor for testicular cancer.
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1. Recent vasectomy 2. Decreased oral intake at night 3. Use of over-the-counter saw palmetto 4. Use of over-the-counter cold medication
A patient is seen in the clinic complaining of pain in the left wrist. There is no deformity of the wrist, the left radial pulse is strong, and there is no history of a fall or injury. What does the nurse expect to see ordered?
1. an x-ray of both arms to ensure there is no injury present 2. rest and comfort measures for several days unless pain worsens 3. lab work to assess calcium and phosphorus levels 4. a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the wrist to check for soft tissue injury
The circadian rhythm is known as:
a. A daily rhythm based on a 24-hour cycle b. A regular heart rhythm c. The rhythm of the respiratory effort d. The rhythm of a 60-second minute
Weak peripheral pulses can indicate:
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