A patient is admitted to a medical unit for complications of diabetes. The nurse asks if he is satisfied with his level of sexual functioning, and he becomes tearful. Which initial response by the...

A patient is admitted to a medical unit for complications of diabetes. The nurse asks if he is satisfied with his level of sexual functioning, and he becomes tearful. Which initial response by the nurse is best?

a. “You seem upset with my question. Are you having a problem you would like to talk about?”

 b. “Impotence is common with diabetes. Don’t let it worry you.”

 c. “What kind of sexual dysfunction are you experiencing?”

 d. “I am sorry you are having problems with your sexual functioning. Would you like a referral to a sex therapist?”