A nurse is treating a client with diabetes mellitus who complains of erectile dysfunction (ED). Which hormonal cause contributes to ED?
A) Increased prolactin levels
B) Decreased aldosterone levels
C) Decreased circulating catecholamines
D) Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone
Answer: D
Hormonal causes of ED include decreased testosterone, decreased prolactin, and alterations in thyroid function. A decrease in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) would be a cause of this disorder. All other choices are incorrect.
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