The Physician Orders an Alpha-Adrenergic Blocker for a Client with Benign

question 21

Multiple Choice

The physician orders an alpha-adrenergic blocker for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy. The nurse understands that this drug acts to achieve which of the following?

• A) Prevent urinary tract infections
• B) Relieve urinary symptoms
• C) Slow the prostatic enlargement
• D) Block testosterone conversion

Acknowledge the existence and implications of non-binary and transgender identities within the context of gender studies.

Understand the concept and consequences of gender role socialization and how it shapes individual behaviors and societal norms.

Recognize the role of parental and societal reinforcement in shaping gender roles through mechanisms like operant conditioning and observational learning.

Identify the challenges faced by individuals when their gender identity or expression defies societal norms, and understand the concept of gender dysphoria.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

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Psychotic Symptoms

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