When reviewing the hormone levels of a menopausal patient, which findings should the nurse recognize as being expected for the patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Reduced estrogen level
2. Reduced testosterone level
3. Elevated thyroid hormone level
4. Elevated luteinizing hormone level
5. Elevated follicle stimulating hormone level
1,2,4,5
Rationale: Estrogen levels fall off dramatically and remain at very low levels for the rest of the woman's life.
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a. Documenting the finding and reassessing in 1 hour b. Assessing blood pressure in both arms c. Administering atropine sulfate d. Assessing the telemetry reading
If superficial sensations are intact distally, they are intact proximally
A) True B) False
The nurse is conducting health screening at a community clinic. The client has asked if there are any risks with body piercing and tattooing, or if these activities would impact sexual activity. How should the nurse respond?
A. "You should avoid piercing your genitalia and your nipples." B. "There are no problems that occur with either body piercing or tattooing." C. "Both piercing and tattooing carry risks of infection, including hepatitis." D. "The benefit of body art outweighs any risk of infection of a tattoo or piercing."
A.B. does not require any additional therapy after surgery. At his 6-month follow-up visit, he reports he
can get an erection but has difficulty maintaining an erection for sexual relations. The physician discusses erectile aids with A.B. What options are possible? Name at least three types.