Exam 33: Sexual Health

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a female patient who expresses loss of interest in sexual intimacy with her husband following a mastectomy several months ago.What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient?

The nurse has finished teaching a class for adolescents and young adults on sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and safe sexual practices.The nurse determines further teaching is needed when which statements are made? Select all that apply.

Which statement below is a myth regarding sexuality and bodily functions?

The nurse is assigned a patient scheduled for a penectomy as treatment for penile cancer.The patient says,"I am going to be a freak.I won't be a man after surgery." The nurse recognizes that the patient connects having a penis with which aspect of sexuality?

Which is the third stage of sexual arousal?

The nurse working in a gynecology office recognizes what sexual practice by a patient as a form of sexual expression that is illegal in the United States?

The 65-year-old patient tells the nursing student that his sex life was ruined after having rostate surgery.What statement by the student would be most appropriate?

When caring for a woman who was sexually assaulted,what is your best approach for collecting information surrounding the event? Select all that apply.

The nurse teaching 8th grade girls addresses common myths about sexuality and body functions.Which statement by a student is an indication that teaching was effective?

Which of the following statements by a teenage client would indicate that your teaching about detection of STIs has been effective?

The nurse sees a patient in the clinic who is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease.What assessment finding does the nurse suspect as the possible cause of this infection?

The mental health unit separates from others a male patient who repeatedly talks rapidly,makes sexual comments to female patients,and touches them inappropriately.While reviewing his medical records,which diagnosis can the nurse best anticipate for this patient?

You are caring for a 32-year-old woman who has been sexually assaulted.What nursing interventions are initially most important for this client? Select all that apply.