A male client states that he is having problems with impotence. Which of the following diseases should the nurse question as part of the client's past medical history? Select all that apply
1. Hypertension
2. Diabetes
3. Alcoholism
4. Herpes
5. HIV
1. Hypertension
2. Diabetes
3. Alcoholism
Rationale: Hypertension. Hypertension clients may be taking antihypertensive medication, which may affect the erection of male clients. Diabetes. Diabetes will impair the circulation to the penis, thus creating difficulty with obtaining an erection. Alcoholism. Alcoholism has been shown to affect the ability for the male client to achieve an erection. Herpes. Herpes will not impair the male client's ability to achieve an erection. HIV. HIV will not impair the male client's ability to achieve an erection.
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