Author Question: A 65-year-old widow is being given an annual physical exam. She states she has been dating a widowed ... (Read 33 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 65-year-old widow is being given an annual physical exam. She states she has been dating a widowed man for 9 months and that the relationship is fulfilling in most areas.

However, she is unable to have sexual relations because she feels she is cheating on her husband, who died 5 years ago. Her partner is very understanding, although her inability to have sexual relations is becoming a strain on their relationship. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this woman?
1) Sexual Dysfunction related to conflicted sexual orientation
2) Ineffective Sexuality Patterns related to values conflicts
3) Ineffective Sexuality Patterns related to impaired relationship with partner
4) Sexual Dysfunction related to fear of the unknown

Question 2

Which is the first stage of sexual arousal?

1) Desire
2) Excitement
3) Stimulation
4) Orgasm