A research article the nurse is reading discusses the prevalence ...

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A research article the nurse is reading discusses the prevalence of androgyny in persons 20 to 30 years old. The nurse understands which of the following about androgynous persons?
 
  1. They do not limit behaviors to one gender over the other.
  2. They are attracted to people of the same gender.
  3. They often repress their sexual feelings.
  4. They hold rigid stereotyped gender role expectations.

Question 2

Which statement, made by a postmenopausal client, would the nurse evaluate as indicating the need for further assessment?
 
  1. For some reason, I have more sexual desire than ever.
  2. I use water-soluble lubricant to treat my vaginal dryness.
  3. I am so glad that I don't need to worry about sex anymore.
  4. Sex certainly takes longer than it used to, but I'm getting used to that.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Androgyny means flexibility in gender roles. Androgynous individuals do not limit behaviors to one gender over another.
Rationale 2: Androgyny has nothing to do with gender attraction.
Rationale 3: Androgyny has nothing to do repression of sexual feelings.
Rationale 4: Androgynous individuals do not hold rigid stereotyped gender role expectations since androgyny means flexibility in gender roles.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This statement reflects normal changes associated with aging and healthy responses to those changes.
Rationale 2: This statement reflects normal changes associated with aging and healthy responses to those changes.
Rationale 3: The nurse would further assess the client who made the statement, I am so glad that I don't need to worry about sex anymore. This statement is unclear. Does it mean that the client is glad not to have to engage in sex anymore or does it mean that she will not have to worry about getting pregnant anymore?
Rationale 4: This statement reflects normal changes associated with aging and healthy responses to those changes.