Answer to Question 1
ANS: A, C, E
There are several steps a nurse can take when patients are displaying inappropriate sexual behavior. First, the nurse should tell the patient to stop what he/she is doing. The nurse can also tell the patient that he/she is leaving for a few minutes and will return when the patient can control this behavior. The nurse can also tell the patient how he/she feels about the comments or actions. The nurse should not joke with the patient or in any way participate in this behavior. The nurse should not threaten a patient with a lawsuit.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A, C, D
Adolescents need education on contraception and avoidance of unwanted pregnancy, STDs, HIV infection, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, and good decision making. Young adults particularly need information on conception and infertility. Middle adults need education on emotional and physical changes that occur during this age span including the empty nest syndrome and sexual dysfunction. Older adults need education on physical changes brought by age and encouragement that sexuality normally continues throughout life.
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