Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question

Priapism may be a sign of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Priapism in the trauma client is due to the neurological dysfunction seen in spinal cord injury. Priapism is an abnormal erection of the penis; it may be accompanied by pain and tenderness. This may disappear as spinal cord edema is relieved. It is not associated with death, urinary incontinence, or reproductive dysfunction as a primary issue.

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