The nurse is preparing to assist the adult female patient with ...

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The nurse is preparing to assist the adult female patient with perineal care. Which of the following is the best position for this patient?
 
  a. Dorsal recumbent
  b. Side-lying
  c. Supine
  d. Prone

Question 2

The nurse is leading a seminar about menopause and age-related changes. The nurse knows that a patient does not fully understand the changes of aging when the patient says
 
  a. I will no longer ovulate after menopause.
  b. Orgasms are no longer achievable after menopause.
  c. Hormones of sexual regulation such as estrogen decrease with age.
  d. As men age, their ability to sexually perform may decrease.

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Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A In order for the nurse to perform female perineal care, the patient should be assisted to the dorsal recumbent position. This position provides easy access to the female genitalia.
B Side-lying is not the position of choice for performing perineal care for the female patient.
C The supine position is the position of choice for performing perineal care for the male, not the female patient.
D The prone position is not the position of choice for performing perineal care for the female patient.

Answer to Question 2

B
Orgasms are achievable at any age; however, estrogen levels decrease, and this may impede sexual desire. The nurse should ask the patient if she has any questions on action that will assist in healthy sexual patterns. All other statements indicate that the patient does have an understanding of age-related changes.