Author Question: While caring for a male client who has been using anabolic steroids, the nurse must monitor for ... (Read 93 times)

abarnes · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

While caring for a male client who has been using anabolic steroids, the nurse must monitor for which adverse effect?

1. Muscle weakness
2. Respiratory disease
3. Liver damage
4. Appearance of masculine characteristics

Question 2

What should the nurse instruct a client about male sexual dysfunction?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. It can be treated medically.
2. It can occur in those with anxiety or depression.
3. It can be improved to achieve successful conception or maintain a satisfactory sex life.
4. It is difficult to treat if the cause is physiological.
5. It can be treated surgically.

fur · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Muscle weakness is not an adverse effect associated with steroid use.
Rationale 2: Respiratory disease is not an adverse effect associated with steroid use.
Rationale 3: The risk of hepatotoxicity and permanent liver damage is increased with anabolic steroid use.
Rationale 4: The appearance of masculine characteristics is a concern only for females.
Global Rationale: The risk of hepatotoxicity and permanent liver damage is increased with anabolic steroid use. Muscle weakness and respiratory disease are not adverse effects associated with steroid use. The appearance of masculine characteristics is a concern only for females.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Certain causes of male sexual dysfunction are medically treatable.
Rationale 2: Clients who present with psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression have a high incidence of sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 3: Male sexual dysfunction can be improved to the degree that a couple can achieve successful conception or maintain a satisfactory sex life.
Rationale 4: Certain causes of male dysfunction are medically treatable.
Rationale 5: Certain causes of male dysfunction are surgically treatable.
Global Rationale: Certain causes of male sexual dysfunction are medically treatable. Clients who present with psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression have a high incidence of sexual dysfunction. Male sexual dysfunction can be improved to the degree that a couple can achieve successful conception or maintain a satisfactory sex life. Certain causes of male dysfunction are surgically treatable.