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In order to help decrease the pain after an inguinal hernia repair, the nurse should provide the patient with:
 
  1. A pillow when coughing and breathing deeply.
   2. Ice to the surgical site.
   3. Pain medication as prescribed.
   4. All of the above should be provided for the patient.

Question 2

An 8-year-old boy has been brought to the clinic because the mother is concerned about the sexual maturity development of her son. Upon assessment, the boy is taller than average and demonstrating a change in his voice.
 
  The boy is in Tanner's Stage 2. This child is demonstrating: 1. A use of growth hormones.
   2. Precocious puberty.
   3. Delayed puberty.
   4. A normal growth pattern.



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1. The pillow can be used as a splint to help hold the muscles when coughing.
2. The ice will help relieve pain.
3. The pain medication should be taken as prescribed because the level of pain will be higher and take longer to dissipate if not given on schedule.
4. The pillow can be used as a splint to help hold the muscles when coughing. The ice will help relieve pain. The pain medication should be taken as prescribed because the level of pain will be higher and take longer to dissipate if not given on schedule.

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1. The mother does not indicate the use of growth hormones in the patient's history.
2. Precocious puberty occurs due to the advancement of the Tanner Stages. Boys at the age of 8 tend to be similar in height to females.
3. The child is too young for delayed puberty to be occurring.
4. The child is ahead of the normal growth pattern for an 8 year old.



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