An older adult client tells the nurse that he still has erections and wants to have sex with his wife, but she does not have the same interest as he does. What should the nurse do to assist this client?
A) Explain that women lose interest in sex as part of the aging process.
B) Suggest that he wait awhile and the urge to have sex will pass.
C) Ask what he has been doing to fulfill himself sexually.
D) Encourage the client to ask his wife to discuss the lack of interest with her healthcare provider.
Answer: D
The nurse's role with this client is counseling for sexual dysfunction. The nurse should encourage the client to ask his wife to discuss the lack of interest with her healthcare provider as a starting point. The other choices are inappropriate and should not be provided to the client.
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