Author Question: The nurse is assessing a client with a sexual disorder. During the initial interview, the client ... (Read 71 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is assessing a client with a sexual disorder. During the initial interview, the client relates details about her sexual preferences. The nurse thinks to herself, Those things are bizarre

How should the nurse address these feelings about the client's behaviors?
A) Keep her feelings to herself.
B) Refocus the conversation on more acceptable content.
C) Discuss her feelings privately with a colleague.
D) Ask the client why she finds pleasure in these preferences.

Question 2

A 28-year-old woman seeks treatment for sexual dysfunction. She states that she feels aroused and is interested in having intercourse, but that she clamps down and her partner cannot achieve penetration.

The nurse tells the client she is suffering from what?
A) Dyspareunia
B) Female orgasmic disorder
C) Sexual aversion disorder
D) Vaginismus

LP · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Empathy is essential for all therapeutic interactions. If nurses recognize that they cannot be accepting and supportive of a particular client, then they should either not work with that client or seek consultation from colleagues or supervisors on how to act professionally.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Vaginismus (not resulting from a general medical condition) is characterized by the recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse. The physical obstruction caused by muscle contraction usually prevents coitus.