The nurse working in a urologist's office is caring for a male client admitted with concerns regarding erectile dysfunction. The nurse suspects a contributing factor to the client's condition is:
1. History of hypertension.
2. History of wearing tight-fitting underwear.
3. History of vasectomy.
4. History of psoriasis.
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Rationale: Clients with hypertension can experience erectile dysfunction due to inability of the vascular system to properly engorge. This can be related to the increased pressure within the arteries, as well as a side effect of antihypertensives. The other answer options would not create a risk for erectile dysfunction.
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