Final Answer:
The nurse should assess for antihypertensives as a potential cause of erectile dysfunction in a male patient. Medications in this class, such as beta-blockers and certain diuretics, are known to have this side effect. The answer is d. Antihypertensives.
Step-by-step explanation:
For a male patient experiencing erectile dysfunction, the nurse should assess the medication classification of antihypertensives. Erectile dysfunction can be a side effect of certain antihypertensive medications, particularly those that affect blood flow.
Common antihypertensive classes associated with erectile dysfunction include beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics, and some calcium channel blockers. These medications may interfere with the normal physiological mechanisms involved in achieving and maintaining an erection.
Options a, b, and c are less likely to contribute to erectile dysfunction:
a. NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are typically not associated with erectile dysfunction.
b. Antibiotics are generally not known to cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
c. Antidiabetics may have an impact on sexual function, but erectile dysfunction is more commonly associated with antihypertensive medications.