A 36-year-old client whose wife has been unable to conceive is referred for semen analysis. The client prefers to collect the specimen at home
Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide about collecting and transporting the specimen?
A) Carry the semen specimen in an inner pocket.
B) Have intercourse before collecting the semen.
C) Place the specimen in the refrigerator before taking it to the laboratory.
D) Collect the specimen in a lubricated condom.
A
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A 55-year-old female patient with rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed with osteoporosis. The nurse anticipates that the patient may be prescribed which medication to help with the treatment of this bone disorder?
1. Antihypertensive 2. Cardiac glycoside 3. Parathyroid hormone 4. Vitamins A and E
In peritoneal dialysis, the peritoneum serves as the
a. nephron. b. dialysate. c. homeostatic agent. d. dialysis membrane.
An adult client who has been a successful writer in the past has been experiencing low self-esteem over the last year. Which behaviors indicate that the client is attempting to make positive changes?
1. The client joined a library book club. 2. The client counted the number of rejection letters she received from publishers. 3. The client states that she no longer reads Facebook to compare her life with her friends' lives. 4. The client works with the local Wheels on Meals to deliver meals once a week to older community members. 5. The client shared a letter from a magazine publisher that is going to print her short story in the next edition.