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nmorano1

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A 62-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has an inguinal hernia. He asks the nurse to explain what a hernia is. The nurse should:
 
  a. Tell him not to worry and that most men his age develop hernias.
  b. Explain that a hernia is often the result of prenatal growth abnormalities.
  c. Refer him to his physician for additional consultation because the physician made the initial diagnosis.
  d. Explain that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

Question 2

A male patient with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is produced. The nurse knows that sperm production occurs in the:
 
  a. Testes.
  b. Prostate.
  c. Epididymis.
  d. Vas deferens.


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tashiedavis420

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the musculature. The other options are not correct responses to the patient's question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sperm production occurs in the testes, not in the other structures listed.


nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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