Exam 43: Nursing Care of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders

The nurse is providing preoperative care for an 80-year-old patient who is scheduled to have prostate surgery. The patient says, "I know a man who was impotent after this surgery. Will that happen to me?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is reviewing the report on fertility testing for a male patient who is 28 years of age. The report designates the cause of infertility as a low sperm count with no other identified physiological disorders. Which type of infertility does the nurse recognize?

The nurse is participating in the care of a male patient in the emergency department for a severe episode of hypotension. The patient takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Medical history indicates management of hypertension and diabetes. Which information does the nurse provide related to meeting this patient's needs?

The nurse is told during a physical examination that a male patient has a curved penis during erection. Which term does the nurse use to document this observation?

A patient has just received a new prescription for a transurethral suppository for erectile dysfunction. Which instruction should the nurse provide regarding the use of this medication?