At which point should the nurse assess a senior patient's sexual ...

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At which point should the nurse assess a senior patient's sexual health?
 
  A) After gaining the elder's permission
  B) Before receiving approval from a physician
  C) After reviewing the results of the elder's physical exam
  D) Before checking the patient's prescription and over-the-counter drug use

Question 2

Which instruction by the nurse is inappropriate for teaching the proper technique for collection a sputum specimen?
 
  a. Bring the sputum up from the lungs.
  b. Maintain adequate fluid intake.
  c. Collect specimens after meals.
  d. Notify the staff as soon as the specimen is collected so it can be sent to the laboratory without delay.

[ansleighelindsey]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse should begin a sexual assessment after asking for the senior patient's permission to ask the questions. The nurse does not need to receive approval from the physician before assessing a senior patient's sexual health. The nurse does not need to review the results of the physician exam or check medication use before conducting a sexual history with a senior patient.

Answer to Question 2

C
Collecting specimens before meals will avoid possible emesis from coughing after eating.

[B]

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[bblaney]

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