Recognizing the fact that dyspareunia is a common problem among ...

[kaid0807]

Recognizing the fact that dyspareunia is a common problem among older women, the nurse has integrated relevant assessments into her practice. Which of the following older adult women is less likely to experience painful sexual intercourse?
 
  A) A 78-year-old woman who gave birth to 7 children in her twenties and thirties
  B) A 70-year-old woman with a history of vulvitis
  C) A woman, age 66, who has a suspected diagnosis of vaginitis
  D) A woman, age 70, who has been married for 48 years but never had any children

Question 2

Nursing standards arise from a variety of sources. Which of the following is the best source of standards for gerontological nursing?
 
  A) Each state's nurses association and practice act
  B) The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
  C) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
  D) The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS)

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Nulliparous women are more prone to dyspareunia than women who have had children, and both vulvitis and vaginitis predispose a woman to the problem.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The Joint Commission has developed standards for various clinical settings that strive to describe the maximum attainable performance levels. None of the other organizations contribute to nursing standards.

[kaid0807]

Excellent

[Sarahjh]

Gracias!