The nurse is completing the health history of a patient with documented androgen deficiency and erectile dysfunction (ED). Which patient response would be a contraindication for this patient's use of hormone replacement therapy to treat his ED?
A. "I am being treated for prostate cancer."
B. "Yes, I have a lot of hair on my chest and probably can't wear a patch."
C. "I hate the idea of having an injection directly in my penis."
D. "I am currently taking antibiotics."
Answer: A
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