A 68-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining that he is having difficulty obtaining an erection. When reviewing the patient's history, what might the nurse note that contributes to impotence?
A) Past history of infection
B) History of hypertension
C) Increasing age
D) Lack of exercise
Ans: B
Feedback: Past history of infection and lack of exercise do not contribute to impotence. With advancing age the sexual function and libido and potency decrease, but this is not the primary reason for impotence. Vascular problems cause about half the cases of impotence in men older than 50 years.
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