A 52-year-old man tells the nurse that he decided to seek treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) because his wife is losing patience with the situation. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient is
a. situational low self-esteem related to effects of ED.
b. ineffective role performance related to effects of ED.
c. anxiety related to inability to have sexual intercourse.
d. ineffective sexuality patterns related to infrequent intercourse.
Question 2A 27-year-old man who has testicular cancer is being admitted for a unilateral orchiectomy. The patient does not talk to his wife and speaks to the nurse only to answer the admission questions. Which action is best for the nurse to take?
a. Teach the patient and the wife that impotence is unlikely after unilateral orchiectomy.
b. Ask the patient if he has any questions or concerns about the diagnosis and treatment.
c. Document the patient's lack of communication on the chart and continue preoperative care.
d. Inform the patient's wife that concerns about sexual function are common with this diagnosis.
Question 3Which information will the nurse plan to include when teaching a community health group about testicular self-examination?
a. Testicular self-examination should be done in a warm room.
b. The only structure normally felt in the scrotal sac is the testis.
c. Testicular self-examination should be done at least every week.
d. Call the health care provider if one testis is larger than the other.
Question 4The nurse performing a focused examination to determine possible causes of infertility will assess for
a. hydrocele.
b. varicocele.
c. epididymitis.
d. paraphimosis.
Question 5Which information will the nurse teach a patient who has chronic prostatitis?
a. Ibuprofen (Motrin) should provide good pain control.
b. Prescribed antibiotics should be taken for 7 to 10 days.
c. Intercourse or masturbation will help relieve symptoms.
d. Cold packs used every 4 hours will decrease inflammation.
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