A client is diagnosed with a spermatocele. The nurse should instruct the client on which of the following?
1. The use of heat to reduce the size of the inflamed area
2. The potential need for surgery to correct the disorder
3. The use of ice packs to reduce the size of the inflamed area
4. The importance of using antibiotics to treat the disorder
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Spermatoceles may become significantly uncomfortable and require treatment. Surgical correction may be done if infertility is associated with the spermatocele. Surgical removal of the spermatocele is performed under local anesthesia. Heat, ice, and antibiotics are not the first line treatments for the disorder.
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1. "Don't cry. You'll be mastering eating in no time." 2. "I don't believe crying will help. Let's try drinking from a special cup." 3. "Bless your heart! Let me get a new meal and feed you." 4. "Learning new skills is hard. Let's see what may have caused the trouble."
Another name for diluent is
A. solvent. B. solution. C. solute. D. universal solvent.
A nurse is preparing to perform physical exams for a group of new employees. What information is the most crucial to the proper evaluation of the new employees' health?
A. Medical records B. Job description C. Latest blood test results D. Vaccination records
The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for nurses is primarily a statement in support of:
a. Patient advocacy. b. Professional membership. c. Missionary work. d. Preventative health care.