A cesarean section is ordered. Because the client is to receive ...

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A cesarean section is ordered. Because the client is to receive general anesthesia, the primary danger with which the nurse is concerned is:
 
  1. Fetal depression.
  2. Vomiting.
  3. Maternal depression.
  4. Uterine relaxation.

Question 2

A client calls the urologist's office to receive instructions about semen analysis. The nurse instructs the client to:
 
  1. Avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours prior to obtaining a specimen.
  2. Use a latex condom to collect the specimen.
  3. Expect that a repeat test might be required.
  4. Expect a small sample.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. A primary danger of general anesthesia is fetal depression. The depression in the fetus is directly proportional to the depth and duration of the anesthesia.
2. A primary danger of general anesthesia is fetal depression.
3. A primary danger of general anesthesia is fetal depression.
4. A primary danger of general anesthesia is fetal depression.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale:
1. The specimen is collected after 23 days of abstinence, usually by masturbation.
2. Regular condoms should not be used, because of the spermicidal agents they contain.
3. A repeat semen analysis might be required to adequately assess the man's fertility potential.
4. A small sample is not an appropriate instruction.