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ahriuashd · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is instructing a postmenopausal client in the importance of having serum lipid levels analyzed because after menopause, which of the following changes can occur? (Select all that apply.)

1. Total cholesterol increases
2. Low-density lipoprotein increases
3. Triglycerides increase
4. High-density lipoprotein decreases
5. Low-density lipoprotein decreases
6. High-density lipoprotein increases

Question 2

A newborn male child is diagnosed with cryptorchidism. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following to this client?

1. Intravenous fluids
2. Antipyretic medication
3. Human chorionic gonadotropin medication
4. Antibiotics

Chocorrol77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
After the age of 50 for women, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels increase after menopause. The high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels decline, which promotes atherosclerosis. After menopause the low-density lipoprotein levels will not decrease. After menopause, the high-density lipoprotein levels will not increase.

Answer to Question 2

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Human chorionic gonadotropin may be given intramuscularly to promote bilateral testicular descent. This medication is provided 2 to 3 times a week for up to 6 weeks. Intravenous fluids, antipyretics, or antibiotics are not indicated in the treatment of this disorder.