A client had a prostatectomy and is asking the nurse about the medications he is getting
He becomes alarmed when the nurse lists sildenafil (Viagra), saying "But that's for ED! I was told I wouldn't have ED with this procedure!" The best response by the nurse is a. "ED is a possible complication after all types of prostatectomies."
b. "It's being prescribed during your recovery to keep the blood flow to the penis."
c. "Oh, I didn't realize you weren't told about this. I'll call the doctor."
d. "Taking it regularly will help prevent ED after prostate surgery."
B
Sildenafil (Viagra) is sometimes prescribed in the postoperative recovery period after prosta-tectomy to maintain blood flow to the corpora cavernosa and to prevent or reverse apoptosis caused by prolonged disuse of the erectile mechanism. It is most beneficial for clients who have had radical prostatectomy.
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