Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Full-length
A 60-year-old client has undergone a nerve-sparing prostatectomy and has been advised by his physician that he may not recover normal sexual functioning. The client is very concerned about this and asks the nurse for more information. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
Post-prostatectomy, retrograde ejaculation (A), variable recovery time (B), avoiding intercourse for 1 month (D), and anxiety's impact (E) are relevant. Recovery within a month (C) is incorrect, and prioritizing other intimacy (F) is subjective.