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HCHenry · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is teaching a female client with chronic fatigue due to clinical depression regarding ways to increase energy levels. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) I need to increase exercise time each week.
B) I will spend time with friends.
C) I will take Wellbutrin as prescribed.
D) I will go shopping once a week.

Question 2

The nursing is preparing to discharge a client recovering from prostate surgery for cancer. What should the nurse emphasize when teaching this client?

A) You may drive yourself home.
B) Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 2 weeks.
C) It is quite common to notice blood in your urine following this type of surgery.
D) Reduce your fluid intake so you won't need to void as often.

Laurenleakan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Depression can cause chronic fatigue. Compliance with medications results in relief of depression and therefore increases energy levels. Shopping, spending time with friends, and increasing exercise levels will not help the client who is clinically depressed.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

Blood in the urine is fairly common after surgery. The healing period after prostate surgery is 4-8 weeks, and the client should avoid strenuous activity during this time. Continued increase in fluid intake will help the urine to remain dilute and reduce the risk of clot formation. The client should not drive after surgery for at least 2 weeks.