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The nurse is assessing an older male patient. Which finding indicates the need for further investigation?
 
  1. The absence of libido
  2. Orgasms of reduced intensity
  3. Difficulty delaying ejaculation
  4. An erection that is less firm than in earlier years

Question 2

An elderly client with asthma has a respiratory rate of 28 at rest. Wheezes are audible on inspiration. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client is
 
  A) activity intolerance with fatigue.
  B) ineffective airway clearance with cough.
  C) altered tissue perfusion with hypoxemia.
  D) ineffective breathing pattern with tachypnea and wheezing.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Although the libido of a man may diminish with aging, the loss of sexual drive should be viewed with concern.

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