Author Question: An adolescent male is being examined for Klinefelter's syndrome. The nurse would expect which ... (Read 56 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An adolescent male is being examined for Klinefelter's syndrome. The nurse would expect which laboratory test result for this client?

A) High sperm count
B) Deficiency of 5 x-reductase
C) High estrogen level
D) Low testosterone level

Question 2

The client is a 36-year-old single male. He is speaking with the office nurse, complaining of an inability to attain or maintain an erection. Which of the following would be the most therapeutic nursing intervention?

A) You have hypoactive sexual disorder, and there are several medications that may be helpful to you.
B) Don't worry about this. There are many men who go through phases of not being able to maintain an erection, which are usually short-lived.
C) You may have sexual aversion disorder. Have you noticed you have anxiety when you are with your partner in an intimate situation?
D) It sounds like you may have erectile dysfunction. It may be helpful to try a course of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) to see if it would help you.

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
In Klinefelter's syndrome, the male appears normal until adolescence, when low levels of testosterone result in small testes, infertility, and a low level of sexual interest. High sperm count, deficiency of 5 x-reductase, and low estrogen level are not related to Klinefelter's syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
It is important to listen to the client and not to use platitudes or ignore complaints regarding sexual dysfunctions. The man presents with symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED), which is treatable with medications. He does not exhibit hypoactive sexual desire.