A sexual history begins with the nurse asking the patient when she experienced her first menstrual period. What is the basis for beginning the assessment with this type of ques-tion?
a. Medical history is the initial focus of all history assessments.
b. Female sexual dysfunction has its roots in pre-pubescent experiences.
c. Females are more comfortable discussing physical issues than emotional ones.
d. To minimize embarrassment, the history is begun with nonthreatening questions.
Question 2
What is the basis of the nurse's response when a husband reports that, Our problem is that my wife never initiates sex?
a. Initiation of sex is generally viewed as the male's role.
b. Communication between partners is vital to satisfying sex.
c. Men often enjoy sex that is initiated by their female partners.
d. Some women may become aroused only after they experience foreplay.
