A patient is seeking help after being diagnosed with ...

[imowrer]

A patient is seeking help after being diagnosed with hypertension. A nurse plans to include questions about sexual health in the assessment. Which question would be most effective to introduce this topic?
 
  a. Which elements of sexual dysfunction have you noticed since your diagnosis of hypertension?
  b. I assume your hypertension hasn't caused you any significant problems with sex, has it?
  c. How are you and your partner getting along sexually since you've developed hypertension?
  d. Can you identify any changes in your sexual activity since you learned about your hypertension?

Question 2

The health care provider describes a patient as being dressed like a typical patient with mania.. From this statement, the nurse can assume that the patient's mode of dress was:
 
  a. drab.
  b. slovenly.
  c. seductive.
  d. flamboyant.

[chem1s3]

Answer to Question 1

D
This open-ended question is more sensitive than the other answers and is worded so as to make the patient more comfortable in answering, encouraging the patient to share information.

Answer to Question 2

D
Patients with mania often dress in bright colors and mix a variety of patterns. Their attire may give them an eccentric or bizarre look. Drab usually reflects more of a personal preference in dress, whereas slovenly and seductive may be considered indicators of mental illness if seen in combination with other specific assessment observations.

[imowrer]

Excellent

[bigsis44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it