A nursing student is doing clinical hours in the emergency department (ED) and is assisting in the care of a patient who presented to the ED with priapism of the penis
The student nurse is aware that this condition is classified as a urologic emergency because of the potential for what?
A) Urinary tract infection
B) Cancer of the penis
C) Permanent damage
D) Hypovolemia
Ans: C
Feedback: The ischemic form, which is described as nonsexual, persistent erection with little or no cavernous blood flow, must be treated promptly to prevent permanent damage to the penis. Priapism has not been indicated in the development of cancer of the penis or hypovolemia.
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