What should the nurse instruct a male client with sexual ...

[TVarnum]

What should the nurse instruct a male client with sexual dysfunction?
 
  1. Wear briefs rather than boxers for scrotal support.
  2. Depression and anxiety make sexual dysfunction difficult to treat.
  3. Decrease the use of over-the-counter medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
  4. Stop smoking and limit alcohol use.

Question 2

When teaching a class of young adult males about the dangers of steroid use, the nurse would stress which adverse effect that might discourage usage in this particular age group?
 
  1. Hypercholesterolemi a
  2. Liver failure
  3. Psychological dependence
  4. Impotence and testicular shrinkage

[kristenb95]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This treatment is not indicated for sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Anxiety and depression are medically treatable conditions.
Rationale 3: The use of NSAIDs does not have an effect on male sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 4: Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are strongly associated with erectile dysfunction.
Global Rationale: Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are strongly associated with erectile dysfunction. ED is not associated with choice of clothing. Anxiety and depression are medically treatable conditions. The use of NSAIDs is not associated with male sexual dysfunction.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Young adult males are generally not concerned about hypercholesterolemi a.
Rationale 2: Young adult males are generally not concerned about liver failure.
Rationale 3: Young adult males are generally not concerned about psychological dependence.
Rationale 4: The possibility of impotence and testicular shrinkage are the effects most likely to discourage men in this age group from using steroids.
Global Rationale: The possibility of impotence and testicular shrinkage are the effects most likely to discourage men in this age group from using steroids. Adolescents would probably be less concerned about hypercholesterolemi a, liver failure, or psychological dependence.

[TVarnum]

Gracias!

[kjohnson]

Excellent