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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 46 : Sexuality Questions
Question 1 of 5
During a checkup in a pediatric office, the mother of a school-aged boy tells the nurse that she is worried because she has occasionally found him masturbating. She asks the nurse how she should handle this 'problem.' How would the nurse best respond to this mother's concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Masturbation is a normal way to explore sexuality; overreacting can cause shame. A, C, and D are incorrect as they perpetuate myths or pathologize normal behavior.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who developed a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung) after using oral contraceptives asks the nurse what she should do if she can no longer use 'the pill.' The nurse suggests which mechanical barrier for birth control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The diaphragm is a mechanical barrier method, unlike the hormonal options B, C, and D, which are contraindicated due to the patient's history of pulmonary embolism.
Question 3 of 5
A 17-year-old college student calls the emergency department (ED) and tells the nurse they were raped by a professor. They want to come to the ED, but only if the nurse promises their parents will not be contacted. What should be the nurse's first priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority is ensuring the patient's safety and support . B, C, and D are important but secondary to immediate safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching patients about contraception methods. Which statement by a patient indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdrawal is not effective for contraception or STI prevention, indicating a need for teaching. A, B, and C are accurate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a gynecology practice is assessing a patient reporting vaginal discharge that 'smells bad and is green and foamy.' She also reports burning upon urination and dyspareunia. The nurse suggests the patient and partner will need treatment for which STI?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trichomoniasis causes green, foamy, foul-smelling discharge, burning, and dyspareunia. HPV , syphilis , and herpes present differently.