A Patient, Age 36, Is Scheduled for a Unilateral Orchiectomy

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 36, is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy for treatment of testicular cancer. He is withdrawn and does not initiate interaction with the nurse. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Carefully explain the post operative activity restrictions.
• B) Set a patient outcome that he will verbalize his understanding of the procedure.
• C) Assure him that he will have adequate future sexual functioning.
• D) Assess his concerns related to his diagnosis and treatment.

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Definitions:

Motivational Theories

A set of theories in psychology that attempt to explain how people are motivated to achieve certain goals and how this motivation influences their behavior and performance.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

McGregor

Refers to Douglas McGregor, a social psychologist who proposed the X and Y theory, suggesting that there are two fundamental approaches to managing people.

Function

The natural action or intended purpose of something or someone.