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cdr_15

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The nurse is caring for a male patient with hypothyroidism who complains of sexual dysfunction. What sexual disorder is most likely in this patient? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Priapism
  2. Erectile disorder
  3. Delayed ejaculation
  4. Premature ejaculation
  5. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a sexual disorder. When discussing the role hormones play in sexuality, what information will the nurse provide regarding oxytocin?
 
  1. Regulates the menstrual cycle
  2. Responsible for the sex drive in both sexes
  3. Promotes grooming, arousal, and orgasmic activity
  4. Causes the mammary glands to prepare for milk production


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dyrone

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4, 5
Explanation: Thyroid disease may contribute to premature ejaculation and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. While the other answer choices are male sexual disorders, these are not caused by thyroid disease.
5. Thyroid disease may contribute to premature ejaculation and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. While the other answer choices are male sexual disorders, these are not caused by thyroid disease.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin promotes grooming, arousal, and orgasmic activity. Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and causes the mammary glands to prepare for milk production. Testosterone is responsible for the sex drive in both sexes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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