The male client diagnosed with essential hypertension tells the nurse, “I am not able to make love to my wife since I started my blood pressure medications.” Which statement by the nurse is most...

The male client diagnosed with essential hypertension tells the nurse, “I am not able to make love to my wife since I started my blood pressure medications.” Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. “You are concerned that you cannot make love to your wife.”

2. “I will refer you to a psychologist so that you can talk about it.”

3. “You need to discuss this with your health-care provider.”

4. “Ask your wife to come in and we can discuss it together.”