The father of a 15-year-old boy is worried because he wants to ...

[stevenposner]

The father of a 15-year-old boy is worried because he wants to discipline his son in an age-appropriate manner. While the boy is being assessed for diabetes, the father reveals this concern to the nurse. How should the nurse best help the client?
 
  A) Explain the importance of adult respect toward adolescents.
  B) Explain the importance of good grades for adolescents.
  C) Discuss the challenges for families with children who are diabetics.
  D) Place stress on ensuring that the teenager is following family rules.

Question 2

An older gentleman asks the nurse what the effects of aging are on the male reproductive system. What is the best response by the nurse to the client about the effects of aging on the male reproductive system?
 
  A) Sharp demarcation of the beginning or end of sexual activity occurs at age 50
  B) Men stop producing sperm as their level of testosterone secretion declines with age.
  C) Many men experience benign or malignant hypertrophy of the prostate gland.
  D) Older men experience a shorter refractory period between orgasm and the ability to achieve another erection.

[stano32]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Adolescents are usually happiest when family relationships are based on mutual respect and affection. Therefore, helping the father understand the importance of displaying respect for his son is an appropriate nursing intervention. Talking about diabetes is not an appropriate response to the father's concerns. Emphasizing good grades and family rules is not helpful advice from a nurse.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Many men experience benign or malignant hypertrophy or hyperplasia (enlarging) of the prostate gland. No sharp demarcation of the beginning or end of sexual activity or reproductive ability is found in the male reproductive system. Men never stop producing sperm, but their rate of sperm production decreases because their level of testosterone secretion declines with age. Older men experience a longer refractory period between orgasm and the ability to achieve another erection.