A Patient Calls the Urologist's Office to Receive Instructions About

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient calls the urologist's office to receive instructions about semen analysis. The nurse instructs the patient to:

• A) Avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours prior to obtaining a specimen.
• B) Use a latex condom to collect the specimen.
• C) Expect that a repeat test might be required.
• D) Expect a small sample.

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Definitions:

Personal Constructs

In Kelly’s theory, the bipolar cognitive structures through which people process information.

Classifications

The systematic arrangement of entities into groups or categories based on shared characteristics or principles.

Theorist

An individual who develops theories in a particular field of study or area of expertise.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, consisting of beliefs about one's abilities, traits, and values.