The nurse is assessing a male client who has epididymitis. The nurse would appropriately educate the client using which of the following statements?
1. "You will have a decrease in testosterone production.".
2. "Your sperm maturity may be affected.".
3. "There will be a decrease in blood flow to your penis.".
4. "There may be erectile difficulties.".
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Rationale 1: Testosterone is produced within the testes. Inflammation of the epididymis will not impact testosterone production.
Rationale 2: The final storage area for sperm is the epididymis. Inflammation of this area may impact sperm maturity.
Rationale 3: The epididymis does not impact blood flow to the penis.
Rationale 4: The epididymis does not have a role in the achievement of an erection.
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