A 68-year-old male patient tells the nurse that he is worried because he does not respond to sexual stimulation the same way he did when he was younger. The nurse's best response to the patient's concern is which of the following?
a. "Interest in sex frequently decreases as men get older."
b. "Many men need additional sexual stimulation with aging."
c. "Erectile dysfunction is a common problem with older men."
d. "Tell me more about how your sexual response has changed."
ANS: D
The initial response by the nurse should be further assessment of the problem. The other statements by the nurse are accurate but may not respond to the patient's concerns.
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