During an assessment the nurse suspects an older male patient is experiencing andropause. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Breast enlargement
B) Testicular shrinking
C) Dark spots on the skin
D) Reduced muscle mass
E) Bruising and petechiae
A, B, D
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Andropause is a decline in testosterone levels. Characteristics of low testosterone levels in men include breast enlargement, testicular shrinking, and reduced muscle mass. Dark spots on the skin and bruising and petechiae are not manifestations of andropause.
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