During a health history interview the nurse learns that a patient is experiencing recent-onset impotence. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask to identify a potential cause of the manifestation?
1. "For what disorders have you been treated in the past?
2. "Does this occur often?"
3. "How does your partner feel about this problem?"
4. "Are you on any medications?
Correct Answer: 1
Nurses in any healthcare setting may encounter men with ED, either through routine examinations or through assessment of patients' conditions and treatments that may incidentally cause ED. A patient's health history can provide clues to the underlying cause of impotence. Open-ended questions will elicit the most information. Determining the frequency of impotence is important, but a closed question will limit the amount of information obtained. The patient's partner is important, but is not the primary focus of this question. The patient should be asked to list any medications being taken; however, this question is closed and will provide limited information.
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