Upon coming in for an intake interview, a couple reports that they have not had sexual intercourse for more than a year due to the husband's inability to sustain an erection. He reports that he has had a lot of stress at work and feel overwhelmed by the pressures placed upon him. In order to best diagnose the reasons for the husband's sexual dysfunction, a social worker should FIRST:

A. Ask the husband to provide more information about his job stress
B. Determine if the physiological changes in the husband occurred at about the same time as his overwhelming feelings
C. Recommend that the husband see a physician to see if there are any medical problems
D. Explore whether the couple is having any other problems in the relationship


Answer: C. Recommend that the husband see a physician to see if there are any medical problems

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