An Older Adult Patient Has Recently Experienced Some Difficulty Sustaining

question 15

Multiple Choice

An older adult patient has recently experienced some difficulty sustaining an erection as a result of medication he has been prescribed.Which question by the nurse best assesses the patient's perception of his own sexuality?

• A)"How are you and your wife coping with your sexual dysfunction?"
• B)"What problems has your sexual dysfunction caused between you and your wife?"
• C)"What impact has this dysfunction had on your ability to be intimate with your wife?"
• D)"Are you and your wife prepared to deal with this dysfunction over the long term?"

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Definitions:

Safety Needs

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Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective emphasizing the study of the whole person and their uniqueness, focusing on their potential for personal growth.

Free Will

The concept that human beings have the power to make choices that are not determined by natural or divine forces.

Self-Actualization

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