A male patient is concerned about the inability to ejaculate ...

[Pineappleeh]

A male patient is concerned about the inability to ejaculate during sexual intercourse. What information in the patient's medical record should the nurse use to help determine the cause for the patient's health problem?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. medication for hypertension
  2. medication for anxiety
  3. treatment for bipolar disorder
  4. topical steroid for psoriasis
  5. narcotic for chronic back pain

Question 2

While reviewing data collected during a health fair, the nurse determines that a male community member should be evaluated for testicular cancer. What risk factors did the patient identify that caused the nurse to make this recommendation?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. 30 years old
  2. testicular cancer in father
  3. cryptorchidism at birth
  4. hypertension treatment
  5. two beers daily

[Jody Vaughn]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
The inability to ejaculate may be caused by certain medications, such as antihypertensives, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and narcotics. Topical steroids are not identified as affecting ejaculation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Risk factors for testicular cancer include age because 20 of cases occur between the ages of 25 and 45; a family history of testicular cancer; and cryptorchidism. Treatment for hypertension and alcohol intake is not a risk factor for testicular cancer.

[Pineappleeh]

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