A 37-year-old divorced client reports a fear of intimacy because of an inability to achieve and sustain an erection. This has caused him great distress. He has become more isolated and recently broke off a budding relationship with a female coworker
Which nursing diagnosis should a nurse assign when planning care for this client?
A) Complicated grieving
B) Sexual dysfunction
C) Impaired social interaction
D) Deficient knowledge
B
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When evaluating this client's headaches when using nitroglycerin products, which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed?
a. "I think my headaches are an indication of excessive dosage of nitroglycerin." b. "Transient headache is the most common side effect of nitroglycerin therapy." c. "I can take acetaminophen to help relieve the headaches." d. "The headaches will decrease in frequency and duration of headaches with continued use of the nitroglycerin."
Treating others with dignity is an attitude, while respectful communication is
A. The mechanism for conveying it B. The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) formula for cultural competence C. A way to minimize diversity D. An interesting option to consider
A client is admitted to a nursing unit with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). What drug, frequently used to decrease the inflammatory response, is used during an acute MS attack?
a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) b. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) c. Biologic response modifiers, such as interferon beta-1b (Betaseron) d. Immunosuppressants, such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Postoperative care of the above patient will include:
a. Avoiding palpation of the abdomen b. Monitoring child for signs of infection c. Teaching family to limit all activity in the future d. Avoiding the discussion of the possibility of the tumor being fatal.