Education when prescribing androgens to male patients includes advising that:

1. Short-term use places the patient at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma.
2. Cholestatic hepatitis and jaundice may occur with low doses of androgens.
3. Gynecomastia is a rare occurrence with the use of androgens.
4. Low sperm levels only occur with long-term use of androgens.


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a. Identify the steps in the process. b. Who is at fault? c. What could go wrong? d. Why would the failure happen? e. What would be the consequences of the failure?

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You are assessing Mr. Z's fluid volume status as a result of heart failure. If your finger depresses a patient's edematous ankle to a depth of 6 mm, you should record this pitting as:

a. 1+. b. 2+. c. 3+. d. 4+.

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Although the skeleton determines the size of the body's framework, muscle and fat determine body shape. The student nurse is preparing a chart on the various types of muscles

Based on this information, what should be included about skeletal muscles? A) Responsible for facial expression and posture under involuntary control B) Responsible for locomotion under voluntary control C) Responsible for motion inside body organs and structures under involuntary control D) Responsible for propelling blood through blood vessels under voluntary control

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A nurse is initiating program planning. Which of the following actions will the nurse perform first?

a. An accurate and thorough assessment of the community b. A confirmation of the formal and informal leaders of the community c. A determination of the budget available for obtaining relevant data d. An analysis of the employer's perspective on potential program needs

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