When the gerontological nurse in a clinic asks a 70-year-old man about his sexual activity, he begins to cry and says, "I feel so bad for my wife; she is only 60, and I can't seem to satisfy her as often as I used to." Which is the nurse's most appropriate response?
1) "At your age, sexual activity diminishes because of changes in your circulation. I will explain this to your wife."
2) "Certain body functions, such as erections, slow down with age. Could you tell me more about your sexual relations? For instance, how often do you have intercourse?"
3) "Your problem is probably an emotional one. If you could relax, you would be as sexually active as you were 10 years ago."
4) "Your problem is probably due to a decrease in your sexual hormones. This occurs naturally as people age."