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A Patient,age 36,is Scheduled for a Unilateral Orchiectomy for Treatment

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A patient,age 36,is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy for treatment of testicular cancer.He is withdrawn and does not initiate interaction with the nurse.What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?


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