When discussing the orgasmic phase of the sexual response cycle, ...

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When discussing the orgasmic phase of the sexual response cycle, which of the following will the nurse include as physiological changes that affect both sexes?
 
  1. The respiratory rate can increase up to 40 breaths per minute.
  2. Involuntary muscle spasms throughout the body.
  3. The heart rate decreases 20 beats below normal.
  4. Systolic blood pressure can increase 2030 mm Hg above normal.
  5. Diastolic blood pressure can decrease 2050 mm Hg below normal.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a sexual health history with a client. What questions should the nurse ask during this history?
 
  1. What are your erotic fantasies?
  2. Are you currently sexually active?
  3. Do you experience any pain with sexual interaction?
  4. Do you have difficulty with sexual desire?
  5. What do you like the best about having sex?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,4
Rationale: Physiological changes that affect both sexes during the orgasmic phase of the sexual response cycle include an increase in respiratory rate up to 40 breaths per minute.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Asking the client to describe erotic fantasies is not appropriate.
Rationale 2: Asking whether the client is sexually active is appropriate for the nurse.
Rationale 3: Asking whether the client has any pain with sexual interaction is appropriate.
Rationale 4: Asking whether the client has any difficulty with sexual desire is appropriate.
Rationale 5: Asking what the client likes the best about having sex is not appropriate.

[strangeaffliction]

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