Author Question: What is the most significant difficulty regarding sexuality faced by people taking medications for ... (Read 28 times)

misspop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What is the most significant difficulty regarding sexuality faced by people taking medications for hypertension?

A) Medications result in increased desire for sex.
B) Medications change sexual functioning.
C) Clients experience a growth of body hair.
D) Clients experience increased body odors.

Question 2

What are the primary nursing considerations when assisting with, or conducting, a physical assessment of the genitalia?

A) Ensuring sterility of all equipment and supplies
B) Respecting the client's privacy and modesty
C) Providing a means for cleansing the area
D) Leaving the room during the assessment

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The most significant difficulty a person with hypertension faces regarding sexuality is that the medication used to control the disease frequently causes a change in sexual functioning. Impotence is a common response in men.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
When assisting with, or conducting, a physical assessment of the genitalia, keep the client comfortable and respect his or her privacy and modesty.