An older man is concerned about his sexual performance. The nurse ...

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An older man is concerned about his sexual performance. The nurse knows that in the absence of disease, a withdrawal from sexual activity later in life may be attributable to:
 
  a. Side effects of medications.
  b. Decreased libido with aging.
  c. Decreased sperm production.
  d. Decreased pleasure from sexual intercourse.

Question 2

The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to discuss the recognition of puberty. The nurse should reply by saying:
 
  a. Puberty usually begins around 15 years of age.
  b. The first sign of puberty is an enlargement of the testes.
  c. The penis size does not increase until about 16 years of age.
  d. The development of pubic hair precedes testicular or penis enlargement.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In the absence of disease, a withdrawal from sexual activity may be attributable to side effects of medications such as antihypertensives, antidepressants, sedatives, psychotropics, antispasmotics, tranquilizers or narcotics, and estrogens. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Puberty begins sometime between age 9 for African Americans and age 10 for Caucasians and Hispanics. The first sign is an enlargement of the testes. Pubic hair appears next, and then penis size increases.

[faduma]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Excellent