The nurse is conducting an examination of a 27-year-old male's genitalia during his annual physical examination. The patient has an erection and the nurse reassures him that this is a normal physiologic response and continues the examination
Why would the nurse continue with the examination at this time?
A) They do not; they wait until the erection is gone
B) Stopping could cause further embarrassment
C) To demonstrate to the patient that there is nothing to be embarrassed about
D) It is better to assess the penis when it is erect
B
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