NURS 3120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sexually Transmitted Infection, Vasectomy, Diuretic
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Does your patient have chronic medical conditions. Endocrine disorders may affect menstruation & fertility. Dm, vascular disease, cv & respiratory disease may contribute to ed. Antibiotic use may alter women"s vaginal flora. Diuretics & medications to control htn may cause ed (erectile dysfunction) Types of sex are important to identify to educate parents on sexually transmitted infections, available vaccines. Cross infections may occur from mouth, anus & genitalia. Sexual history forms are important for completion by patient. Review patient"s documented history to discuss concerns they may have identified. Does patient/client understand measures regarding safe sex. Correct & consistent use of condoms effectively decrease the incidence of sexual transmission of hiv, chlamydia, gonorrhea & trichomoniasis. Length of use, barrier to sexual satisfaction. Forced to have sex important to assess if there is a h/o child or adult sexual abuse. When abuse comes at the hands of a family member it is difficult to get the patient/client to admit abuse.
