A type 2 insulin-dependent diabetic 70-year-old recently experienced the loss of his wife and is experiencing impotence.He is concerned and frustrated about his problem.Besides educating the client to the normal effects of aging on sexual function, the nurse should initially include information regarding:
A)the effect that stress has on sexual performance.
B)the effect of diabetes mellitus on the vascular system.
C)the link between depression and sexual dysfunction.
D)sexual dysfunction related to long-term use of insulin.

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) can occur at any age but does increase with age; however, this client's chronic illness and its effect on the vascular system has priority when educating the client about possible causes of ED.

A Type 2 Insulin-Dependent Diabetic 70-Year-Old Recently Experienced the Loss