The nurse is counseling clients who are experiencing erectile dysfunction. Which of the following clients would be most likely to experience this disorder? Select all that apply
A) A client who is taking antidepressants
B) A client with diabetes mellitus
C) A client who is overweight
D) A client who has had a knee replacement
E) A client who has a spinal cord injury
F) A client who has had a stroke
A, B, E, F
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Factors contributing to erectile dysfunction include drug use (antidepressants), chronic diseases, endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus), trauma (spinal cord injury), cardiovascular disorders (stroke), and surgery (prostatectomy, ileostomy, and colostomy).
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