Common Syndromes and Disease Process in the Geriatric Client (Genitourinary, Sexuality, and Dermatological)

Support all your answers with current and relevant research. All research should be less than 5 yrs (10 yrs. max) or as current as possible. All answers need to include in-text citations and references. 1 page per question, 1 reference per question, may use same reference if applicable.

1. Evaluate the benefits and risks of the interventions NPs may use to manage both functional and structural abnormalities of the urinary tract in a debilitated patient.

2. Lorraine, age 66, comes to the primary care provider with concerns about dsypareunia. She states that she loves her husband of 40 years but lately intercourse is so painful that she cannot enjoy it. Her husband also is concerned because he feels he is hurting her. They have always enjoyed a healthy sex life and are very disappointed with this turn of events. Lorraine takes Lexapro 20 mg daily but is otherwise healthy. Her pap smear and pelvic examination are normal. What would the NP recommend for Lorraine?