Author Question: A nurse is uncomfortable with a patient's comments, which are sexual in nature. Which actions by the ... (Read 45 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is uncomfortable with a patient's comments, which are sexual in nature. Which actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

a. Tell the patient to stop making sexual comments.
b. Try joking with the patient to establish rapport.
c. Tell the patient you are leaving and will return in a few minutes.
d. Inform the patient he/she can be sued for this behavior.
e. Explain to the patient how you feel about the comments.

Question 2

A nurse is planning sexuality education programs. Which topics are important to each age group? (Select all that apply.)

a. Adolescents: contraception
b. Adolescents: infertility
c. Young adults: conception
d. Middle adulthood: sexual dysfunction
e. Old age: decreased sexuality

Hikerman221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
There are several steps a nurse can take when patients are displaying inappropriate sexual behavior. First, the nurse should tell the patient to stop what he/she is doing. The nurse can also tell the patient that he/she is leaving for a few minutes and will return when the patient can control this behavior. The nurse can also tell the patient how he/she feels about the comments or actions. The nurse should not joke with the patient or in any way participate in this behavior. The nurse should not threaten a patient with a lawsuit.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Adolescents need education on contraception and avoidance of unwanted pregnancy, STDs, HIV infection, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, and good decision making. Young adults particularly need information on conception and infertility. Middle adults need education on emotional and physical changes that occur during this age span including the empty nest syndrome and sexual dysfunction. Older adults need education on physical changes brought by age and encouragement that sexuality normally continues throughout life.