The client with sickle cell anemia, who has been hospitalized for another health problem, says that he has had an erection for over 4 hours. What is the nurse's best action?
A. "Tell the client that his sexual conversations are not appreciated."
B. "Attempt to induce urination by applying pressure to the bladder."
C. "Document the report as the only action."
D. "Notify the physician."
D
Prolonged penile erection, priapism, is common during sickle cell crisis and is considered a uro-logic emergency, because circulation to the penis may be compromised and the client may not be able to void.
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