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formula1 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A male patient who experienced a heart attack 6 months ago tells the nurse that he did not realize that his sexual life would be over so early in life.

What information would be appropriate for the nurse to share with this patient? (Select all that apply.) A) Encourage to cultivate hobbies
B) Teach about alternative positions to avoid strain
C) Instruct to avoid large meals for several hours before sex
D) Plan to take medications for peak effectiveness during sex
E) Explain that everyone experiences an end to sexual experiences

Question 2

The nurse prioritizes completion of home visits during an outbreak of the flu. Which of the following persons is at greatest risk for contracting influenza?

A) A 67-year-old recovering from a knee replacement received 3 weeks ago.
B) An 89-year-old with asthma living in a public housing facility.
C) An obese 82-year-old living with family.
D) A 74-year-old who fell at yoga class 10 days ago and has an open wound.

maaaaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Feedback:
Heart disease can interfere with sexual functioning. The nurse should teach the patient about alternative positions to avoid strain, avoiding large meals for several hours before sex to reduce the strain on the heart, and taking medications for peak effectiveness during sex. The nurse should not support the patient's belief that his sex life is over by encouraging him to cultivate hobbies and explaining that everyone experiences an end to sexual experiences because this is not true.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
While the obese person may have risk factors, the person with asthma living in public housing has multiple risk factors, including reduced income and a respiratory comorbidity and age. Health promotion activities include yoga and current immunizations.