The nurse recognizes that older men may decide they are too old ...

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The nurse recognizes that older men may decide they are too old for sex because of a cycle involving which of the following?
 
  A) Erection and flaccidity
  B) Impotence and anxiety
  C) Masturbation and impotence
  D) Climax and a failure to ejaculate

Question 2

A 70-year-old male patient has erectile dysfunction, but he tells the nurse that he is no longer interested in sexual activity. What is the best advice the nurse can give to the patient?
 
  A) Suggest that he ask his physician for Viagra in case he changes his mind
  B) Encourage the patient to have a medical exam to find the cause of his erectile dysfunction
  C) Recommend counseling, because most erectile dysfunction is psychological in origin
  D) Point out that erectile dysfunction affects one in four elderly men and is no reason for concern

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
An episode of erectile dysfunction can trigger a cycle wherein anxiety over the potential loss of sexual function interferes with the ability to become erect, which in turn further heightens anxiety. The other choices do not describe cycles that cause older men to decide they are too old for sex.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Erectile dysfunction can have multiple causes, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, thyroid dysfunction, alcoholism, renal failure, structure abnormalities, medications, and psychological factors. Given the range and complexity of potential causes, a thorough physical examination is essential. Even if the patient is not interested in being sexually active, he should be encouraged to have this dysfunction evaluated to identify underlying conditions that warrant medical attention.

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