A client is being evaluated for erectile dysfunction. The nurse anticipates that which diagnostic tests would be prescribed to determine the cause of the disorder?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Serum testosterone level
2. Prostate-specific antigen
3. Prolactin level
4. Thyroxin level
5. Serum sodium level
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Serum testosterone level will be done to check for a hormonal cause of erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 2: Prostate-specific antigen will be done to help determine the cause of erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 3: Prolactin level will be done to help determine the cause of erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 4: Thyroxin level will be done to help determine the cause of erectile dysfunction.
Rationale 5: Serum sodium level is not a laboratory test used specifically to determine the cause of erectile dysfunction.
Global Rationale: Serum testosterone level will be done to check for a hormonal cause of erectile dysfunction. Other tests include PSA, prolactin level, and thyroxin level. Sodium level is not specific to the cause of ED.
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