The nurse is caring for a client who presents with priapism following treatment for erectile dysfunction. Which of the following treatments may cause this disorder?
A) Vacuum erection device
B) Penile implants
C) Vasodilating medications
D) Penile vascular surgery
C
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The client who receives vasodilating medications, such as Viagra, Cialis, MUSE, Caverject, or Edex, may have a side effect known as priapism (a prolonged, uncomfortable erection lasting for 2–3 hours or longer). The client should be educated to seek medical interventions for sustained erections lasting 3 to 4 hours.
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