When evaluating the treatment plan for a patient with erectile dysfunction (ED), you would deem the treatment successful if the patient made the following statement:
a. "I feel very good about the treatment; I am now comfortable with my sexual orientation."
b. "I am happy with the treatment as I can now maintain an erection through orgasm."
c. "Now I can communicate my sexual needs to my partner without embarrassment."
d. "I now know how to prevent further sexually transmitted infections."
B
Men with erectile dysfunction have persistent or recurring inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. When the patient is maintaining penile erection through orgasm, this is an indication the interventions were successful. ED is not related to sexual orientation or exposure to STIs. Comfort with communicating about sexual needs is helpful for sexual satisfaction but is not the cause of ED.
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