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ssal

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on: Jul 11, 2018
During an assessment the nurse suspects an older male patient is experiencing andropause. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Breast enlargement
  B) Testicular shrinking
  C) Dark spots on the skin
  D) Reduced muscle mass
  E) Bruising and petechiae

Question 2

The nurse educates the staff of a residential home about an upcoming influenza season. Which of the following should the nurse include in the presentation?
 
  A) Antibiotics are an effective treatment for influenza.
  B) Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infections.
  C) Infection control practices increase the risks of transmission of influenza.
  D) The influenza vaccination is not recommended for persons over the age of 64.


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

A, B, D
Feedback:
Andropause is a decline in testosterone levels. Characteristics of low testosterone levels in men include breast enlargement, testicular shrinking, and reduced muscle mass. Dark spots on the skin and bruising and petechiae are not manifestations of andropause.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Health care providers should adhere to strict infection control practices and practice hand hygiene at key points in time to disrupt the transmission of microorganisms. A yearly influenza vaccination is recommended to reduce its occurrence.


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