During a sexual assessment, a client tells the nurse about a ...

[lak]

During a sexual assessment, a client tells the nurse about a preference for oralgenital sex. How should the nurse instruct this client?
 
  1. The need to follow safe sex practices.
  2. The need to use contraception.
  3. The importance of having an annual HIV test.
  4. Why routine gynecologic examinations are not necessary.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's sexual health. What will the nurse include in this assessment?
 
  1. Sexual self-concept.
  2. Body image.
  3. Gender identity.
  4. Contraceptive choices.
  5. Employment.

[Kjones0604]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oralgenital sex is not completely free of the potential for sexually transmitted illness transmission, and safe sex practices must be used.
Rationale 2: Contraception is not necessary for oralgenital sex.
Rationale 3: An annual HIV test is not necessary for oralgenital sex.
Rationale 4: The nurse should instruct the client on the importance of having routine gynecologic examinations.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Sexual self-concept is a component of sexual health.
Rationale 2: Body image is a component of sexual health.
Rationale 3: Gender identity is a component of sexual health.
Rationale 4: Contraceptive choices are not a component of sexual health.
Rationale 5: Employment is not a component of sexual health.

[lak]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amandanbreshears]

Excellent