The nurse is completing a health history with a male patient and decides to include an assessment of the patient's sexual history for potential erectile dysfunction. What information in the history caused the nurse to make this decision?
Select all that apply.
1. brother treated for testicular cancer
2. hip replacement surgery 6 months ago
3. aortic aneurysm repair 2 years ago
4. acetaminophen (Tylenol) for arthritis pain
5. coronary artery bypass surgery 10 years ago
Correct Answer: 3, 5
Aortic aneurysm and coronary artery bypass surgeries are identified as a potential causes for erectile dysfunction. A family history of testicular cancer will not increase the patient's risk for erectile dysfunction. Hip replacement surgery and acetaminophen (Tylenol) use are not implicated as causes for erectile dysfunction.
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