A Young Nursing Student Is Assessing an Older Patient

A young nursing student is assessing an older patient. The nurse questions whether or not to take a sexual history. What response by the faculty is best?

A) Since procreation is not an issue, you do not need to discuss this.
B) Only discuss this topic if you are comfortable in doing so.
C) Ask the patient if he or she wants to talk about sexuality.
D) Sexuality is a basic human need and needs to be assessed.

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