A 22-Year-Old Man Tells the Nurse at the Health Clinic

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 22-year-old man tells the nurse at the health clinic that he has recently had some problems with erectile dysfunction. When assessing for possible etiologic factors, which question should the nurse ask first?

• A) "Are you using any recreational drugs or drinking a lot of alcohol?"
• B) "Have you been experiencing an unusual amount of anxiety or stress?"
• C) "Do you have any history of an erection that lasted for 6 hours or more?"
• D) "Do you have any chronic cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease?"

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Definitions:

Skin Oils

Natural oils produced by the skin, known as sebum, which help to protect and moisturize the skin, keeping it healthy.

Sexual Frustration

A feeling of dissatisfaction stemming from a discrepancy between an individual's desired and actual sexual activity.

Growth Spurt

A rapid period of physical growth, often experienced during puberty, in which the body grows in height and changes in composition.

Shirt

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically with sleeves and a collar, and used for casual or formal occasions.