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The mental health unit separates from others a male patient who repeatedly talks rapidly, makes sexual comments to female patients, and touches them inappropriately. While reviewing his medical records,
 
  which diagnosis can the nurse best anticipate for this patient?
  a. Depression
  b. Schizophrenia
  c. Alzheimer's disease
  d. Bipolar disorder

Question 2

The nurse is assigned a patient scheduled for a penectomy as treatment for penile cancer. The patient says, I am going to be a freak. I won't be a man after surgery.
 
  The nurse recognizes that the patient connects having a penis with which aspect of sexuality?
  a. Role and identity
  b. Eroticism
  c. Intimacy
  d. Reproduction



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A





 

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