What should the nurse instruct a male client with sexual dysfunction?
1. Wear briefs rather than boxers for scrotal support.
2. Depression and anxiety make sexual dysfunction difficult to treat.
3. Decrease the use of over-the-counter medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
4. Stop smoking and limit alcohol use.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This treatment is not indicated for sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Anxiety and depression are medically treatable conditions.
Rationale 3: The use of NSAIDs does not have an effect on male sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 4: Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are strongly associated with erectile dysfunction.
Global Rationale: Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are strongly associated with erectile dysfunction. ED is not associated with choice of clothing. Anxiety and depression are medically treatable conditions. The use of NSAIDs is not associated with male sexual dysfunction.
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