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The client diagnosed with cancer of the prostate tells the nurse, 'I caused this by being promiscuous when I was young and now I have to pay for my sins.' Which statement is the nurse’s most therapeutic response?
- A. Why would you think prostate cancer is caused by sex?'
- B. You feel guilty about some of your actions when you were young?'
- C. Well, there is nothing you can do about that behavior now.'
- D. Have you told the HCP and been checked for an AIDS infection?'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s guilt validates emotions and encourages discussion, a therapeutic approach. Questioning causation, dismissing behavior, or suggesting AIDS testing is less supportive.
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Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
- A. Allow the client's partner to stay in the examination room.
- B. Ask the client's friend to remain in the waiting room.
- C. Ask the physician to make the decision in this situation.
- D. Suggest that the friend wait outside the examination room door.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the client's partner to stay respects the client's preference and provides emotional support, as long as the client consents and privacy is maintained.
When carrying out this intervention, which action is most appropriate?
- A. Apply ice to the site in a sealed plastic bag.
- B. Place a covered ice pack to the scrotum.
- C. Position the client on a hypothermia blanket.
- D. Seat the client on an ice-filled ring.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A covered ice pack reduces swelling and pain in the scrotum safely and effectively post-hydrocele aspiration.
Which intervention for applying antiembolism stockings is most appropriate to include in the client's care plan?
- A. Have the client wear the stockings continuously, but remove and reapply them at least twice a day.
- B. Have the client wear the stockings continuously during the day hours, and remove them at night.
- C. Have the client wear the stockings only when getting up to ambulate.
- D. Have the client wear the stockings only while in bed.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing and reapplying stockings twice daily ensures skin inspection and hygiene while maintaining continuous compression to prevent thrombosis.
The nurse discusses healthy sexual behaviors with the client. Which risk factor predisposes the client to acquiring a sexually transmitted infection?
- A. Experiencing early puberty
- B. Finding sex information on the Internet
- C. Having multiple sexual partners
- D. Receiving limited sex education
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple sexual partners increase exposure to STIs, significantly raising infection risk.
The client who has had a mastectomy tells the nurse, 'My husband will leave me now since I am not a whole woman anymore.' Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
- A. You're afraid your husband will not find you sexually appealing?'
- B. Your husband should be grateful you will be able to live and be with him.'
- C. Maybe your husband would like to attend a support group for spouses.'
- D. You don't know that is true. You need to give him a chance.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s fear validates her emotions and encourages discussion, a therapeutic approach. Gratitude dismisses feelings, support groups are premature, and reassurance without exploration is less effective.