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Gait is usually assessed as the client walks into the room. Normal gait is smooth, flowing, and rhythmic without assistive devices.Basic Care and Comfort

Influenza virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets. Herpes virus is transmitted by direct contact, and HIV is transmitted through blood and body fluids. Cytomeglaovirus is an opportunistic infection.PhysiologicalAdaptation

When taking estrogen, there is an increased risk of diabetes or hyperglycemia due to lowered glucose tolerance. It is true that monthly menses might return when taking combination hormones. The progestin is responsible for this. There is also a risk of gallbladder disease. It is also true that there is an increased risk of breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer with long-term hormone replacement therapy.Health Promotion and Maintenance

Because semen analysis is the least invasive of the tests listed and because in 35% of the cases the infertility is related to a male factor, semen analysis should be one of the first diagnostic tests performed. Hysterosalpingography fills the uterus and fallopian tubes with a radiopaque substance that can be seen with an X ray. It demonstrates tubal patency or any distortion of the uterine cavity. Endometrial biopsy provides information about the effects of progesterone after ovulation and the endometrial receptivity. Transvaginal ultrasound is mostly used in the treatment of infertility. For diagnosis it allows the endocrinologist to evaluate the developing follicle, assess oocyte maturity, and diagnose luteal phase defects. All the tests listed in Choices 1, 3, and 4 are more invasive, require greater expertise to evaluate and treat, and are more costly. If the semen analysis is normal, the couple can expect to progress through these tests as well.Health Promotion and Maintenance