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charchew

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A nurse is conducting a comprehensive assessment of a 73-year-old male patient. When performing an assessment of this patient's genitourinary system, the nurse should anticipate which of the following age-related changes?
 
  A) Increased difference in the size between the patient's testicles
  B) Atrophy of the patient's penis
  C) A scrotum that hangs lower than that of younger men
  D) Erythema on the skin of the penile shaft

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The nurse will be providing care for a patient who has been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a total knee replacement. Knowing that the patient is blind and has been for several years, the nurse should:
 
  A) Recognize that the patient's surgical recovery will be slower than normal.
  B) Introduce herself clearly whenever she enters the patient's room.
  C) Arrange for assistance with the patient's feeding.
  D) Arrange for a friend or family member of the patient to assist with care.


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meow1234

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


charchew

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Happy to help you


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