A 30-year-old client with testicular cancer is advised to undergo a unilateral orchiectomy to remove the testes. The client is reluctant to undergo the surgery because he fears he will not be able to continue a normal sex life and may become impotent. “I’m worried about the results of the surgery and how it will affect my marriage.” How should the nurse respond to this client?

A 30-year-old client with testicular cancer is advised to undergo a unilateral orchiectomy to remove the testes. The client is reluctant to undergo the surgery because he fears he will not be able to continue a normal sex life and may become impotent. “I’m worried about the results of the surgery and how it will affect my marriage.” How should the nurse respond to this client?

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Chapter24: Reproductive System Drug

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