A Patient with a Spinal Cord Tumour Has Developed a Priapism

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient with a spinal cord tumour has developed a priapism that has lasted for 8 hours.The nurse notifies the physician,recognizing that the disorder can cause which of the following complications?

• A) Epididymitis
• B) Renal artery sclerosis
• C) Penile tissue necrosis
• D) Decreased production of sperm

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Definitions:

Maturation

Maturation refers to the process of becoming mature, encompassing growth and developmental changes in physical, psychological, or emotional states over time.

Embryonic

Relating to an embryo, which is an organism in the early stages of development before birth, especially during the first eight weeks in humans.

Fetal

Pertaining to a fetus, which is the developmental stage of human offspring from the end of the embryonic period (around 8 weeks) to birth.

Metaphase II

A stage of meiosis II where sister chromatids align at the spindle equator, preparing for separation to opposite poles of the cell.