During an assessment, a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual characteristics in an adult male client. What should be the appropriate nursing action?

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Diminished secondary sexual characteristics in an adult male client may indicate a hormonal imbalance such as low levels of testosterone. Thus, measuring the morning serum testosterone levels would be the appropriate nursing action to confirm or rule out this possibility. A digital rectal examination, checking prostate surface antigen levels, or performing a CT scan would not provide information on the client's hormonal status.

During an Assessment, a Nurse Observes the Signs of Diminished