A client diagnosed with male orgasmic dysfunction is receiving desensitization as part of the treatment plan. The nurse understands that this treatment focuses on achieving which of the following?

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Desensitization is a treatment technique that focuses on decreasing anxiety and fear by gradually exposing the client to the feared stimulus. In the case of male orgasmic dysfunction, desensitization would be used to help the client overcome the anxiety and fear that is preventing them from achieving orgasm.

A Client Diagnosed with Male Orgasmic Dysfunction Is Receiving Desensitization