Exam 24: Human Sexuality

A patient is recovering from colostomy surgery and states, "I guess I'll never be able to have sex again…who would want me?" What nursing diagnosis is most important for this patient?

The nurse has assessed a patient and determined that the patient has a sexual issue that needs to be addressed. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse wishes to incorporate an assessment of patient sexuality into all patient encounters but is concerned about appearing inappropriate. What action by the nurse is best?

An emergency department (ED) manager wants to improve care for victims of sexual assault. What action by the manager is best?

A patient asks the nurse to recommend a non-prescription contraceptive. What options does the nurse discuss?

A woman complains that her partner threatens her and berates her in front of the children. She denies being in an abusive relationship or being the victim of physical violence. What action by the nurse is best?

The nurse learns that spermatozoa are produced in which sexual organ?

A patient states, "I just don't conform to my gender role." What does the nurse understand about this statement?

The nursing student learns that the function of the hypothalamus is to do which of the following?

A patient has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and the patient's partner is angry, saying, "She must have cheated on me." What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse in the emergency department wants to screen a patient for domestic violence, but the woman's partner won't leave. What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse is teaching patients about their medications and implications for sexuality. Which combinations are correct? (Select all that apply.)

The student learns that which are cycles in the female sexual response cycle? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is planning an educational event of safer sex. What topics does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assessing factors that affect sexual function in patients with chronic diseases. What topics does the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A male patient takes a medication known to cause erectile dysfunction. What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse is working with a patient using the PLISSIT model. In the LI phase, what is an appropriate activity?

A nurse is planning sexuality education programs. Which topics are important to each age group? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse understands that which characteristics of family dynamics impact a patient's sexuality? (Select all that apply.)

A parent confides to the nurse that the parent's 3-year-old son seems to be touching his genitals frequently. What response by the nurse is best?