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Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

During an educational session regarding physical changes of the middle-aged adult, a question is asked regarding typically experienced weight changes. The nurse's best response is:

1. Weight loss is no different during this time than any other time of your life.
2. Metabolism slows during middle age, which may result in weight gain.
3. As long as you exercise appropriately, weight loss will be ensured.
4. Weight loss is always a good idea, regardless of your age.

Question 2

A client comes to the clinic with a history of pain in his testicle. During the interview assessment, which of the following should be of concern to the nurse?

1. The client works as an auto-detailer.
2. He smokes half a pack of cigarettes per week.
3. He has not had a yearly exam for 5 years.
4. He does not perform testicular self-exam.

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The nurse should educate clients regarding physical changes occurring in their bodies. Statements that generalize weight loss with all other age groups are neither accurate nor helpful to the person asking the question.
Rationale 2: The nurse should educate clients regarding physical changes occurring in their bodies. Age does make a difference in how the body responds to diet and exercise, and it is important for nurses to be well informed and educated regarding age-related changes.
Rationale 3: There are other factors in addition to exercise that can affect weight in this age group.
Rationale 4: Statements that generalize weight loss with all other age groups are neither accurate nor helpful to the person asking the question.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no current evidence to support such work as a risk factor for such symptoms.
Rationale 2: There is no current evidence to support smoking as a risk factor for such symptoms.
Rationale 3: Testicular cancer is the most common neoplasm in men between the ages of 20 and 34. Monthly testicular self-examination, a means of early identification of malignancy, used to be recommended for all men. More recent recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are that men should have a testicular exam as part of a yearly physical exam.
Rationale 4: While monthly testicular self-examination, a means of early identification of malignancy, used to be recommended for all men that recommendation has recently been updated.