Author Question: When the cognitively impaired man is openly masturbating in the dayroom of a long-term care ... (Read 65 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

When the cognitively impaired man is openly masturbating in the dayroom of a long-term care facility, the nurse's best response would be to:

a. say, This is inappropriate behavior in public areas.
b. say, Oh my God Don't you know that will make you go blind?
c. say, I think you may need some privacy and take him to his room.
d. say, Here is a blanket for your legs and cover his lap with it.

Question 2

The 70-year-old woman who is considering coming off of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for the reduction of postmenopausal discomfort asks the nurse what advantage is offered by tamoxifen, also called a designer estrogen.

The nurse's best response is that tamoxifen:
a. provides estrogen to some tissues while acting as an antiestrogen to others.
b. has no side effects.
c. needs to be taken only once a week.
d. improves the skin turgor and complexion.