A 33-Year-Old Patient with a T? Spinal Cord Injury Asks

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 33-year-old patient with a T? spinal cord injury asks the nurse whether he will be able to be sexually active.Which initial response by the nurse is best?

• A) Reflex erections frequently occur, but orgasm may not be possible.
• B) Sildenafil (Viagra) is used by many patients with spinal cord injury.
• C) Multiple options are available to maintain sexuality after spinal cord injury.
• D) Penile injection, prostheses, or vacuum suction devices are possible options.

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Definitions:

Thumping Sound

usually indicates a repetitive, heavy, striking noise that can be associated with various mechanical or biological rhythms.

Disappearance

The act of someone or something going missing or becoming invisible or unlocatable.

Stepping Reflex

is an automatic movement seen in newborn babies, who appear to take steps when held upright with their feet touching a solid surface, indicating normal neural development.

Heel-toe Walk

A physical test used to assess balance and coordination by walking in a straight line placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the opposite foot.