The nurse is interviewing a patient who is seeking assistance at the urology clinic for erectile dysfunction. Which statement is the best way to open the interview?
a. "When was the last time you were impo-tent?"
b. "Do you attempt to have intercourse every week?"
c. "What medications have you tried pre-viously?"
d. "What experiences have you had with erectile dysfunction?"
D
Asking open-ended questions will help the patient respond with information that can be used in a plan of care.
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