When a Parent Asks to Be Present During a Procedure

question 20

Multiple Choice

When a parent asks to be present during a procedure, the nurse should understand that:

• A)The parent wants to support his child before, during, and immediately after the procedure.
• B)The parent wants to ensure that nothing goes wrong with the child.
• C)The parent is interested because he is also in the medical field.
• D)The parent wants to ensure that the correct medication is being used.

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Definitions:

Prostatic Secretions

Fluid produced by the prostate gland that is one component of semen, providing nutrients for sperm and lubrication during ejaculation.

Urethra

The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females, and also serves as a conduit for semen in males.

Micturition Reflex

Contraction of the urinary bladder stimulated by stretching of the bladder wall; results in emptying of the bladder.

Blood-testis Barrier

A physical barrier between the blood vessels and the seminiferous tubules of the testes, protecting germ cells from harmful substances in the bloodstream.