Author Question: A 68-year-old male patient tells the nurse that he has been unable to get an erection for the past 6 ... (Read 94 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 68-year-old male patient tells the nurse that he has been unable to get an erection for the past 6 months and he guesses his sex life is over.

The provider orders diagnostic testing to determine whether sildenafil (Viagra) is appropriate for the patient. What is the most correct nursing diagnosis for this patient? A) Sexual dysfunction
B) Disturbed body image
C) Ineffective sexuality pattern
D) Disturbed tactile sensory perception

Question 2

A student is giving a presentation about the function of antidiuretic hormone and reports that it is released in response to what stimuli? (Select all that apply.)

A) Falling blood volume
B) Parasympathetic stimulation
C) Rising sodium levels
D) Rising calcium levels
E) Rising parathyroid hormone levels

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The patient is experiencing sexual dysfunction so that would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis. The patient did not discuss feeling let down by or unhappy with his body so disturbed body image is incorrect. The effectiveness of sexual pattern is not known. No problem with sensory perception is indicated by this question.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
Feedback:
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is released in response to falling blood volume, sympathetic stimulation, or rising sodium levels. It is not affected by rising calcium or parathyroid levels. Option B is not correct.