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nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is discussing the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle with a group of students in a health education class. What should be included as a physiological change that affects males only?

1. Genitalia and breasts return to pre-excitement states.
2. There is a refractory period during which the body will not respond to sexual stimulation.
3. The heart rate returns to normal.
4. Possible sleepiness or intense relaxation.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an educational session on the sexual response cycle. What should be included when discussing the physiological changes in females during the excitement phase?

1. The vagina dries.
2. The length of the vagina narrows and swells.
3. Erection of the clitoris.
4. The breasts enlarge.
5. The uterus elevates.

leahchrapun · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This is a physiological change that affects both sexes.
Rationale 2: During the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, the physiological change that affects males only is a refractory period during which the body will not respond to sexual stimulation.
Rationale 3: This is a physiological change that affects both sexes.
Rationale 4: This is a physiological change that affects both sexes.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale 1: During the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle in females, there is vaginal lubrication.
Rationale 2: During the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle in females, the inner two-thirds of the vagina widens and lengthens, and the outer third swells and narrows.
Rationale 3: Physiological changes in females during the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle include erection of the clitoris.
Rationale 4: Physiological changes in females during the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle include enlargement of breasts.
Rationale 5: Physiological changes in females during the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle include elevation of the uterus.