When discussing sexuality with the older adult, the nurse ...

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When discussing sexuality with the older adult, the nurse remembers that:
 
  1. Older men are infertile.
  2. Older women lose interest in sexual activity after menopause.
  3. The phases of sexual response can take longer to occur.
  4. Sexual activity is to be avoided after heart surgery.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to teach a client who works as a college professor at the local university, and plans to use a cognitive approach. Which of the following strategies displays this approach?
 
  1. Give the client relevant information.
  2. Help the client to set appropriate goals.
  3. Provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.
  4. Begin by assessing the client's developmental level.

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Older men remain fertile into old age.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Assessing the client's developmental level is an essential part of cognitivism. Giving relevant information and assisting the client to set goals are examples of humanism. Providing an atmosphere conducive to learning is an example of behaviorism.