A patient tells the primary care NP that he has difficulty getting and maintaining an erection.The NP's initial response should be to:

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Because the use of multiple medications is associated with a higher prevalence of erectile dysfunction,a medication history should be performed first to see if any medications have sexual side effects.A cardiovascular evaluation may be assessed next.Papaverine injection tests are useful screening tools after a thorough history has been performed.Medications are prescribed only after a diagnosis is determined and other causes have been ruled out.

A Patient Tells the Primary Care NP That He Has