The male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm
Testes
The most reliable indicator of a client’s pain is the _________________________.
client's own self-report.
What is included in a nutritional assessment
During hospital admission, the first step in the nursing process is to __________ the client.
assess
The female reproductive organ where fertilization usually occurs.
fallopian tubes
The blood component that helps the body fight infections.
white blood cells
During admission, what is the priority safety instruction to give the client?
use of the call light
The monthly shedding of the uterine lining is called ____.
menstruation
The recommended rate of safe and sustainable weight loss for an adult is approximately _____ to _____ pounds per week.
Losing 1–2 pounds per week allows for gradual fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass. Faster rates of weight loss increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, gallstones, and rebound weight gain.
Discharge teaching should begin __________.
at the time of admission
A common cause of pelvic inflammatory disorder
chlamydia
The protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.
hemoglobin
an illness in which a person has abnormal eating habits that affect their health.
An eating disorder
Where do patients sit while ther wait for treatment?
waiting room
Kegel exercises
The process by which blood clots form to stop bleeding is called ____.
coagulation or hemostasis