Which of the following should the nurse include when planning the care of a client with erectile dysfunction?
1. Information of exact cause
2. Reason for disorder as being side effects of prescribed medications
3. Information on treatment options
4. Names of psychologists with experience in treating the disorder
3. Information on treatment options
Rationale:
When planning the care of a client with erectile dysfunction, the nurse should include information on treatment options. Since an exact cause may be difficult to determine for the client, this would not be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care. Explaining the reason for the disorder as being side effects of prescribed medications could cause the client to discontinue medication necessary to treat other health disorders and should not be done. The nurse should not provide the names of psychologists who treat the disorder.
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