A patient is using a suction device and penile ring to treat erectile dysfunction. What instructions must the patient receive to prevent tissue damage?
a. "Loosen the penile ring before having intercourse."
b. "Remove the penile ring as soon as an erection occurs."
c. "Remove the penile ring within 15 to 20 minutes of putting it on."
d. "Leave the penile ring on no more than an hour after intercourse."
ANS: C
Suction devices are another nonsurgical treatment option. This is an external cylinder vacuum device that fits over the penis and draws the blood up into the corporeal bodies, causing an erection. A penile ring is then slipped onto the base of the penis. Once the cylinder is removed, sexual intercourse can begin. Special care must be taken to remove the penile ring within 15 to 20 minutes to prevent tissue damage. A. B. Removing or loosening the ring as soon as the erection occurs risks losing the erection. D. An hour can cause circulatory impairment and tissue damage.
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