A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a bilateral orchiectomy.
The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following symptoms?

Increased libido

Hypoglycemia

Hot flashes

Increased muscle mass

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Increased libido is unlikely due to the loss of testosterone production.

B. Hypoglycemia is not directly related to the surgical procedure.

C. Bilateral orchiectomy, the surgical removal of both testicles, results in a sudden decrease in testosterone levels, which can lead to symptoms such as hot flashes, similar to those experienced during menopause.
D. Increased muscle mass is associated with testosterone production, which would decrease following bilateral orchiectomy.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Changing dressings is important but not the priority over assessing cardiac status in an electrical shock injury.
B. Obtaining an ECG is the priority to assess for any cardiac dysrhythmias, which can be immediate and life-threatening consequences of electrical shock injuries.
C. Administering pain medication can be done once the client's cardiac status has been evaluated and stabilized.
D. While maintaining adequate urine output is important, assessing cardiac status takes precedence.

A. Level of pain B. Temperature C. Warmth of extremities D. Gag reflex

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While pain assessment is important, ensuring airway patency takes priority over pain assessment in a client who has received sedation.
B. Monitoring temperature is important but is not the priority in this scenario.

C. Warmth of extremities is not as critical as assessing the airway.

D. Gag reflex assessment is essential to evaluate the client's ability to protect their airway and prevent aspiration, especially after receiving sedation.

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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a bilateral orchiectomy.
The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following symptoms?