A man comes into the emergency department with complaints of an erection that has lasted for more than 4 hours. What should the nurse include in the man's assessment?

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An erection lasting longer than 4 hours (priapism) is a medical emergency and may be a side effect of medications used to treat erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to assess whether the patient is taking any medications for erectile dysfunction. The other options may also be considered during the assessment, but are not directly related to priapism.

A Man Comes into the Emergency Department with Complaints of an Erection