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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