Which of the Following Should the Nurse Instruct a Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is recovering from a vasectomy? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Use ice packs to control postoperative bleeding."
• B) "Wear cotton jockey type briefs for scrotal support."
• C) "Use warm sitz baths to aid in comfort."
• D) "Recognize the signs and symptoms of postoperative infection."
• E) "A vasectomy protects the client from sexually transmitted illnesses."
• F) "Ejaculate will be reduced after the procedure."

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Definitions:

Oxyhemoglobin

A complex formed when oxygen binds to the hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

A pressurized chamber in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen to enhance the body's natural healing processes.

Oxygen Pressure

The partial pressure exerted by oxygen in a mixture of gases or in a liquid, crucial for respiratory processes.

CO-poisoned Person

A person suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, a potentially fatal condition caused by inhaling carbon monoxide gas.