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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 59 : Assessment and Management of Patients With Male Reproductive Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A clinic nurse is providing preprocedure education for a man who will undergo a vasectomy. Which of the following measures will enhance healing and comfort? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Scrotal support reduces swelling and discomfort, and sitz baths promote healing post-vasectomy. Ice, not heat, is recommended, sexual activity can resume in about 7 days, and prolonged bed rest is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has returned to the floor after undergoing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The patient has a continuous bladder irrigation system in place. The patient tells you he is experiencing bladder spasms and asks what you can do to relieve his discomfort. What is the most appropriate nursing action to relieve the discomfort of the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smooth-muscle relaxants, often ordered PRN post-TURP, relieve bladder spasms by reducing irritability. Cold compresses, urologist notification, or catheter irrigation do not directly address spasms.
Question 3 of 5
A patient confides to the nurse that he cannot engage in sexual activity. The patient is 27 years old and has no apparent history of chronic illness that would contribute to erectile dysfunction. What does the nurse know will be ordered for this patient to assess his sexual functioning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nocturnal penile tumescence tests assess erectile function during sleep, helping differentiate psychogenic from organic causes of erectile dysfunction in a young, healthy patient. Sperm count, ejaculation capacity, or engorgement tests are not relevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is leading a workshop on sexual health for men. The nurse should teach participants that organic causes of erectile dysfunction include what? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Organic causes of erectile dysfunction include diabetes (vascular and neuropathic effects), testosterone deficiency (endocrine disruption), and Parkinsonism (neurologic impairment). Anxiety and depression are psychogenic causes.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction; the cause has been determined to be psychogenic. The patients interdisciplinary plan of care should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychogenic erectile dysfunction, stemming from psychological factors, is best addressed with psychotherapy to explore underlying issues. Penile implants and PDE-5 inhibitors are for organic causes, and physical therapy is ineffective.