A female patient asks the nurse for help because her spouse has not been able to attain an erection in several months. What can the nurse do to help this patient?
A. Suggest that they both see a marriage counselor.
B. Suggest that she seek psychiatric counseling.
C. Assess for the most recent sexual practices.
D. Provide a prescription for tadalafil (Cialis).
Answer: C
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a. Type 2 diabetes mellitus b. QT interval prolongation c. Fatty liver disease d. Gastrointestinal dysfunction e. Abnormal growth acceleration f. Dental erosion
The patient signed a consent for treatment when admitted to the emergency department. This consent would allow which procedures? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Vital signs 2. Drawing lab work 3. Endoscopy 4. X-rays without contrast 5. Medication administration
A patient has been prescribed transdermal nitroglycerin patches. What medication education should the nurse provide?
1. Place the patch on the upper arm or leg. 2. Rotate sites of application. 3. Remove the patch for an hour each day. 4. Cleanse the skin under the patch after removal. 5. Triple wrap the patch in plastic wrap for disposal.
With regard to spinal and epidural (block) anesthesia, nurses should know that:
a. This type of anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean births but is not suitable for vaginal births. b. A high incidence of after-birth headache is seen with spinal blocks. c. Epidural blocks allow the woman to move freely. d. Spinal and epidural blocks are never used together.