Author Question: An 18-year-old male is being evaluated for hypogonadism. The nurse would evaluate which physical ... (Read 51 times)

itsmyluck · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An 18-year-old male is being evaluated for hypogonadism. The nurse would evaluate which physical findings as supporting that tentative diagnosis?

1. Facial hair is minimal, soft, and light in color.
2. Pubic hair is absent.
3. There is decreased subcutaneous fat.
4. Testicles are small.
5. Skin is pale.

Question 2

Which nonpharmacologic interventions would the nurse utilize in helping a client with muscle spasms?(Select all that apply.)

1. Application of heat or cold
2. Hydrotherapy
3. Massage
4. Manipulation
5. Liniments

yifu223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,4
Rationale 1: Lack of secondary sexual characteristics like beard development is associated with hypogonadism.
Rationale 2: Lack of secondary sexual characteristics like pubic hair is associated with hypogonadism.
Rationale 3: It is more likely that subcutaneous fat will be increased in a patient with hypogonadism.
Rationale 4: Lack of secondary sexual characteristics like development of the testes is associated with hypogonadism.
Rationale 5: Pale skin is not associated with hypogonadism.

Global Rationale: Lack of secondary sexual characteristics like beard development, pubic hair, and testicular development is associated with hypogonadism. It is more likely that subcutaneous fat will be increased in a patient with hypogonadism. Pale skin is not associated with hypogonadism.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms.
Rationale 2: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms.
Rationale 3: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms.
Rationale 4:Manipulation is incorrect because manipulation requires specialized training, such as chiropractic or physical medicine.
Rationale 5:Liniments is incorrect because this is a pharmacologic intervention.

Global Rationale: A nurse may immobilize the affected extremity, apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms. Manipulation requires specialized training, such as chiropractic or physical medicine. Liniments are a pharmacologic intervention.