A 52-year-old has made an appointment with his primary care provider and has reluctantly admitted that his primary health concern is erectile dysfunction (ED). He describes the problem as increasing in severity and consequent distress
Which of the nurse's assessment questions is most likely to address a common cause of ED? A) "How would you describe your overall level of health?"
B) "Are you taking any medications for high blood pressure?"
C) "How has this problem been affecting your relationship with your wife?"
D) "Have you suffered any injuries of any kind in the last several months?"
B
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Causes of ED may include drugs such as antidepressants, antihypertensive agents, and histamine receptor antagonists. Injuries are a rare cause. Addressing the impact of the problem and the patient's perceptions of health are important, but neither question addresses causation.
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