A male client with sickle cell anemia, who has been hospitalized for another health problem, tells the nurse he has had an erection for over 4 hours. What action should the nurse implement first?
A. notify the client's healthcare provider
B. prepare a warm enema solution for rectal instillation
C. document the finding in the client record
D. obtain a large bore needle for aspiration of the corpora cavernosa
Answer: A. notify the client's healthcare provider
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