The client is a 36-year-old single male. He is speaking with the office nurse, complaining of an inability to attain or maintain an erection. Which of the following would be the most therapeutic nursing intervention?
A) "You have hypoactive sexual disorder, and there are several medications that may be helpful to you."
B) "Don't worry about this. There are many men who go through phases of not being able to maintain an erection, which are usually short-lived."
C) "You may have sexual aversion disorder. Have you noticed you have anxiety when you are with your partner in an intimate situation?"
D) "It sounds like you may have erectile dysfunction. It may be helpful to try a course of sildenafil citrate (Viagra) to see if it would help you."
Ans: D
It is important to listen to the client and not to use platitudes or ignore complaints regarding sexual dysfunctions. The man presents with symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED), which is treatable with medications. He does not exhibit hypoactive sexual desire.
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