The nurse is caring for a male patient with hypothyroidism who complains of sexual dysfunction. What sexual disorder is most likely in this patient? Select all that apply
1. Priapism
2. Erectile disorder
3. Delayed ejaculation
4. Premature ejaculation
5. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Answer: 4, 5
Explanation: Thyroid disease may contribute to premature ejaculation and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. While the other answer choices are male sexual disorders, these are not caused by thyroid disease.
5. Thyroid disease may contribute to premature ejaculation and male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. While the other answer choices are male sexual disorders, these are not caused by thyroid disease.
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