A 40-year-old male has reported to the clinic with complaints of impotence. The nurse is reviewing the patient's health history
Which statements by the patient warrant further investigation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I take medications to control my blood pressure.".
2. "I had the mumps when I was a boy.".
3. "I had a vasectomy 4 years ago.".
4. "I have had diabetes for several years.".
5. "My wife has a history of cervical cancer.".
1,4
Rationale 1: Certain antihypertensive drugs may cause impotence.
Rationale 2: The mumps are a risk factor for male infertility, not impotence.
Rationale 3: A vasectomy results in sterility, not impotence.
Rationale 4: Diabetes mellitus over time may result in vascular damage, leading to impotence.
Rationale 5: The presence of cervical cancer in a partner is not linked to impotence.
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