A 33-Year-Old Patient with a T? Spinal Cord Injury Asks

Multiple Choice

A 33-year-old patient with a T? spinal cord injury asks the nurse whether he will be able to be sexually active.Which initial response by the nurse is best?

A) Reflex erections frequently occur, but orgasm may not be possible.
B) Sildenafil (Viagra) is used by many patients with spinal cord injury.
C) Multiple options are available to maintain sexuality after spinal cord injury.
D) Penile injection, prostheses, or vacuum suction devices are possible options.