For example P is an RN and can safely administer S’s Humira and Methotrexate subcutaneous injections at home based on her previous experiences with medication administration and injections. S feels very fortunate that P can give him his medications because intense fatigue he experiences after his short. He also feels a great deal less worry about his health challenges because of B knowledge base.
S and P shared with me that is significant source of frustration for both S and P is the intimacy level of their relationship. They both feel that S medications has affected his libido and therefore does not have much desire for intimacy. Their intimate connection for them is further hindered by S’s decreased lung function. He gets SOB so quickly that he is not able to partake in the physical aspects of intimate moments. S feels a great deal of frustration with his disease in that he is not able to satisfy P needs and is not fulfilling his role in the intimacy part of their