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neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse explains to a male patient undergoing infertility studies that his luteinizing hormone (LH) is low and his follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is high. Which statement accurately in-terprets these laboratory findings?

a. The patient is making testosterone and has decreased spermatogenesis.
b. The patient is not making testosterone and has decreased spermatogenesis.
c. The patient is making testosterone and has high spermatogenesis.
d. The patient is not making testosterone and has high spermatogenesis.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking digitalis. The patient complains of increased thirst, and the nurse observes dry mucous membranes. Which additional finding warrants the nurse's immediate attention?

a. Sudden, sharp knee pain
b. Blurred vision
c. Epistaxis
d. Chills

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A low LH means there is adequate stimulation of testosterone. A high FSH means there is a low or decreased spermatogenesis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Blurred vision, halos around lights, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and fatigue are all indicators of toxicity to digitalis. Assessment is especially important for the dehydrated patient because of the rising potassium level.