Author Question: A 35-year-old male is concerned about his inability to sustain an erection. What topic should the ... (Read 45 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 35-year-old male is concerned about his inability to sustain an erection. What topic should the nurse question the patient about when assessing this health problem?

1. substance use or abuse
2. marital status
3. employment history
4. education level

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that a male patient may have breast cancer. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

Select all that apply.

1. a painless nodule in the testis
2. enlarged supraventricular nodes
3. femoral bulge that increases with coughing
4. tender disk of breast tissue behind the areola
5. hard, irregular, fixed nodule in the nipple area

olderstudent · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Most problems with erection are the result of a disease (with a three-times greater incidence in men with diabetes mellitus), injury, or chemical substances (such as prescribed medications, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, or marijuana) that affect nerve conduction or hormone levels or decrease blood flow in the penis. Marital status, employment status, and educational level are not associated with an inability to sustain an erection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 5
Enlarged supraclavicular nodes may indicate metastasis. A hard, irregular, fixed nodule in the nipple area suggests carcinoma. A painless nodule in the testis is associated with testicular cancer. A femoral bulge that increases with coughing or straining suggests a hernia. A tender disk of breast tissue behind the areola indicates gynecomastia.