During a physical assessment, the nurse suspects a client is at risk for developing male sexual dysfunction. What did the nurse assess in this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Blood pressure 170/92 mmHg
2. Fasting capillary blood glucose level 220 mg/dL
3. Body mass index 30
4. Smokes two packs of cigarettes per day
5. Age 45
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Hypertension is one medical condition that is associated with male sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Diabetes mellitus is one medical condition that is associated with male sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 3: Obesity is associated with male sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 4: Smoking is associated with male sexual dysfunction.
Rationale 5: Age of 45 is not associated with male sexual dysfunction.
Global Rationale: Hypertension, DM, obesity and smoking are all medical conditions associated with male sexual dysfunction. Age of 45 is not associated with male sexual dysfunction.
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