Question

A nurse is assigned to care for a postoperative client with diabetes mellitus. during the assessment interview, the client reports that he's impotent and says he's concerned about the effect on his marriage. in planning this client's care, the most appropriate intervention would be to:

Answer 1

suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional.
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The nurse should refer this client to a sex counselor or other professional. Making appropriate referrals is a valid part of planning the client's care. The nurse doesn't normally provide sex counseling.