Author Question: Which one of the following assessment questions would the nurse use when completing a client's ... (Read 31 times)

misspop · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which one of the following assessment questions would the nurse use when completing a client's sensation assessment during a sexual history?

1. Does the use of fantasy increase or decrease your sexual desire?
2. Do you experience any physical discomfort during sexual activity?
3. What negative thoughts do you have about sex?
4. How rigidly were gender roles enforced in your family of origin?

Question 2

In explaining cognitive behavioral theory to a student, the nurse would not describe the concept of:

1. Reinforcement.
2. Psychic determinism.
3. Conditioned response.
4. Shaping.

kxciann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Asking the client Do you experience any physical discomfort during sexual activity? requests a sensation determination. The other choices are all cognitive assessment questions.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Psychic determinism is associated with psychoanalytic theory. Shaping, reinforcement, and conditioned responses are concepts linked to cognitive behavioral theory.