A male client age 15 years is experiencing nocturnal emissions. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Ask the parents to consult with a specialist.
B) Tell the client to limit physical activity in the evening.
C) Ask the primary care provider to perform a physical examination.
D) No intervention is necessary as this is a normal phenomenon.
Ans: D
Many males, particularly adolescent boys, may experience a phenomenon known as a nocturnal emission, or "wet dream." These ejaculatory episodes occur during sleep without physical stimulation. They are perfectly normal and do not represent any sort of deviation.
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