In interviewing a patient who is seeking assistance at the urology clinic for erectile dysfunction, the nurse might begin the interview by saying:
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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