The nurse is collecting data from a patient who has come to the ambulatory care clinic with complaints of erectile dysfunction
When reviewing the patient's health history, which finding(s) would provide support for this condition? (Select all that apply.) a. The patient has a history of iron deficiency anemia.
b. The patient has been treated for irritable bowel syndrome.
c. The patient is taking medications to man-age hypertension.
d. The patient is an insulin-dependent di-abetic.
e. The patient has a history of bipolar dis-order.
C, D, E
Medications and health conditions may predispose the patient to erectile dysfunction. Medica-tions used in the management of hypertension may be associated with erectile dysfunction. Vas-cular changes experienced by the patient with diabetes may be associated with difficulty having and/or maintaining an erection. Depression may result in difficulty attaining an erection. Sickle cell anemia and not iron deficiency anemia is associated with erectile dysfunction. Irritable bowel syndrome does not heighten the risk for developing erectile dysfunction.
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