The Nurse Monitors for Which of the Following Clinical Indicators

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse monitors for which of the following clinical indicators when an older person complains of pruritus?

• A)Dry, flaky skin
• B)Brown macule
• C)Brownish skin
• D)Regional edema

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Definitions:

Bulbourethral Glands

Glands that lie beneath the prostate and empty their fluid into the urethra. Their fluid aids in sperm movement.

Glans Penis

A cone-shaped structure at the end of the penis.

Bulbourethral Gland

A gland in males that secretes a fluid into the urethra to lubricate the urethra and neutralize acids during sexual arousal.

Prostate Gland

A small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm.