A nurse is discussing with a 58-year-old male patient the causes of erectile dysfunction in men over 50 years of age
Which of the following will the nurse inform the patient is the primary physical cause of erectile dysfunction of men in this age group?
A) Emotional stress
B) Atherosclerosis of the penile artery
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Decrease in testosterone levels
B
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A. Activity B. Nutrition C. Sleep D. Stress E. Temperature
An elderly male client's wife of 50 years recently died from cancer. He suffers from a chronic debilitating illness and has been refusing to eat, drink, or take his medications. This client is displaying behavior characteristic of:
a. Suicidal threats b. Suicidal attempts c. Suicidal ideation d. Passive suicide
The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. For which sleep issues is this client at risk because of this diagnosis?
Select all that apply. A) Circadian cycle disruption B) Great difficulty getting to sleep C) REM rebound D) High nighttime levels of melatonin E) Reduced REM sleep
The plan of care for a client who has demonstrated outbursts of physical violence against his family
when frustrated and periods of remorse after each outburst would be considered successful when the client a. expresses frustration verbally instead of physically. b. agrees to seek counseling at a future time. c. explains the rationale for his behavior to the victim. d. identifies three personal strengths.