An older male adult client comes to the clinic and states to the nurse that he hasn't been interested in sexual intercourse lately. He states: "I guess this is part of getting old, too". What should the nurse understand about decreased sexual interest in older adult clients?

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Decreased sexual interest is a common experience for older adults, but it does not completely disappear. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as health conditions, medication side effects, and emotional factors. It should be taken seriously and addressed with the client to determine any underlying causes and potential interventions to improve sexual function and satisfaction. While hormone activity may be one contributing factor, it is not the sole cause and there are interventions beyond hormone therapy that can be explored.

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