A male patient is concerned about ongoing premature ejaculation. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
1. Suggest that the patient wear a condom with sexual activity.
2. Suggest that the patient talk with the physician about changing prescribed medications.
3. Tell the patient that the condition is temporary and will disappear in time.
4. Review any newly prescribed medications, and check for side effects.
Correct Answer: 1
The man can experiment with wearing condoms to decrease sensitivity. Premature ejaculation is very responsive to medical management. Using relaxation and guided imagery can delay sexual excitement. Mechanical devices, such as constrictive rings around the base of the penis, can help the man delay ejaculation and sustain an erection. Premature ejaculation is not generally a side effect of medications.
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