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The nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged from the hospital 4 days after insertion of a total hip replacement . Which statement by the patient indicates a need for additional instruction?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. The patient reports feeling “bored and caged,” and asks when he can resume normal activities. Which finding indicates that bed rest may be discontinued?

The nurse outlines the characteristics of primary or secondary dysmenorrhea to help the patient understand her condition. Match the options with the symptoms. (Options can be used once, more than once, or not at all.) Characteristic Primary Dysmenorrhea Secondary Dysmenorrhea Uterine contraction causing cramps Caused by uterine polyps Occurs within first menstruation past menarche Lower abdomen pain progressing to back and thighs Pain lasts throughout menstrual flow Caused by a release of high levels of prostaglandins

The nurse is planning discharge instruction for a patient who just had a vasectomy. Which information is most important for the nurse to include? (Select all that apply.)

How can nephrotoxic drugs such as doxycycline and rifampin cause kidney damage?

The patient considering a vasectomy tells the nurse he is afraid he will be impotent after the surgery. Which statement(s) accurately describe expected outcomes of the procedure? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is conducting a presentation to a health class for male high school students. A student questions the nurse about what semen “really is.” Which contents compose semen? (Select all that apply.)

After being stained with crystal violet, how will a gram-positive gonococcus react?

A nervous male patient asks the nurse why “they have to put their finger up there?” Which response by the nurse is the most helpful?

The nurse is aware that of the known infertility causes, approximately what percentage is due to male factors?