According to the code of ethics for LPN/LVNs, the basic ...

[student77]

According to the code of ethics for LPN/LVNs, the basic obligation is to:
 
  1. Conserve life and prevent disease.
  2. Promote and protect the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of the patient and family.
  3. Fulfill all duties faithfully and efficiently.
  4. Uphold the laws of the land.

Question 2

The nurse working in a urologist's office is caring for a male client admitted with concerns regarding erectile dysfunction. The nurse suspects a contributing factor to the client's condition is:
 
  1. History of hypertension.
  2. History of wearing tight-fitting underwear.
  3. History of vasectomy.
  4. History of psoriasis.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The basic obligation of nurses is to conserve life and prevent disease. The other options describe methods of fulfilling this basic obligation.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Clients with hypertension can experience erectile dysfunction due to inability of the vascular system to properly engorge. This can be related to the increased pressure within the arteries, as well as a side effect of antihypertensives. The other answer options would not create a risk for erectile dysfunction.

[student77]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[olderstudent]

Excellent