Author Question: Which of these statements about erectile dysfunction is accurate? a. When present in young men, ... (Read 24 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of these statements about erectile dysfunction is accurate?

a. When present in young men, the cause is usually physical.
b. It can be caused by medication, anxiety, or depression.
c. Acquired erectile dysfunction affects about 40 of males.
d. It is usually treated via individual and couples counseling.

Question 2

During a home visit, the client tells the nurse that she feels that her medication is no longer helping her dissociative diagnosis of depersonalization disorder because she has noticed that she is not thinking clearly, is having difficulty with her

memory and judgment, and is often disoriented to the time. The nurse knows that the doctor must be contacted and that this client most likely will be: a. Admitted to a long-term care agency because she is a threat to herself
b. Admitted to a state-psychiatric facility for an extended period for intense therapy
c. Referred to a group home setting for better supervision
d. Admitted to the hospital for evaluation and possible adjustment of her medications

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) has many causes, including medical conditions, medications, and psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression. It is unusual in young men, and when it occurs, the cause is usually psychological rather than physical. Although the marketing of medications for the disorder might suggest otherwise, acquired erectile dysfunction affects only 10 to 20 of all men. Treatment is primarily by oral or injected medications, but counseling would be the most appropriate intervention when emotional problems such as depression and anxiety are principal causes of the disorder.

Answer to Question 2

D
Admission to the hospital will be necessary to safely evaluate and/or adjust her medications. Moving the client from her home to any type of long-term care or group home setting or state-psychiatric facility is not warranted from her symptoms.