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The male reproductive system includes:
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Testes
Ductal system Accessory glands Urethra and penis Sperm |
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Male reproductive system: Ductal system
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Epididymis
Ductus deferens (vas deferens) Ejaculatory duct and urethra |
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Male reproductive system: Accessory glands
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Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland Cowper’s glands |
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What is Sexual identity
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The sense of being feminine or masculine
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What are Influences on sexual health
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Overall wellness includes sexual health, and sexuality should be part of the health care program
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Explain the relationship btwn Illness and sexuality
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Illness may cause changes in a patient’s self-concept and result in an inability to function sexually
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Diagnostic tests for the male
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Testicular biopsy
Semen analysis Prostatic smears Cystoscopy Prostate specific antigen (PSA) |
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The testicular biopsy is performed to...
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to detect abnormal cells and the presence of sperm. A small incision is initiated to perform the examination
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Semen analysis is employed to evaluate the presence of or quantity of...
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Of the sperm. The sperm specimen can be collected by manual stimulation or with a condom.
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Prostatic smears can be used to ..
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locate and identify microorganisms and cancer cells in the prostate.
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Cystoscopy is used to ...
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the prostate and bladder by using a lighted scope through the urethra to the bladder
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The PSA test is performed to assess...
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assess levels of the prostate-specific antigen in the bloodstream. Elevated levels are associated with cancer.
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What is Male climacteric
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Gradual decrease of testosterone levels and seminal fluid production; 55-70 years of age
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Male climacteric:
Clinical Manifestations |
Decreased erections; decreased seminal fluid
Enlarged prostate gland; decreased muscle tone Loss or thinning of hair |
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Male climacteric:
Nursing interventions |
Emotional support; treatment for impotence
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The climacteric is less evident in...
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in men than women
(The experienced impact on men is often psychological in nature) |
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What is Impotence?
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Inability of an adult man to achieve penile erection
Functional; anatomical; atonic |
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Impotence:
Nursing Interventions |
Remove cause if possible
Treat diseases Viagra Mechanical devices: penile prosthesis |
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What is Prostatitis
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Acute or chronic infection of the prostate gland
. It most commonly occurs because of a bacterial infection in the bloodstream or from an infection that has descended from the kidneys. |
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Prostatitis:
Clinical manifestations |
Chills and fever
Dysuria; urgency and frequency of urination Cloudy urine Perineal fullness; lower back pain Arthralgia; myalgia Tenderness, edema, and firmness of the prostate |
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Prostatitis:
Medical management/nursing interventions |
Antibiotics
Digital massage of the prostate Sitz baths Monitor I&O |
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Epididymitis is
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Infection of the epididymis
Common causative organisms include Escherichia coli, Streptococcus, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. |
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Epididymitis:
Clinical manifestations |
Scrotal pain and edema
Pyuria; chills and fever |
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Epididymitis:
Nursing interventions |
Bedrest
Elevate scrotum; cold compresses Antibiotics |
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Phimosis is:
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Prepuce is too small to allow retraction of the foreskin over the glans
Usually congenital; may be due to inflammation or disease |
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Phimosis:
Clinical manifestations |
Infection of foreskin and glans penis
Occasionally causes obstruction of urine flow |
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Phimosis:
Nursing interventions |
Circumcision
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Phimosis results when
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the foreskin over the glans penis is too small and cannot be retracted.
It can cause a localized infection. |
