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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 46 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about expected developmental aspects of sexuality in children. Which statements from parents indicate further teaching is needed? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Statements A, B, E, and F indicate misunderstanding. Genital touching is normal exploration and should not be shamed. Early weaning may cause oral deprivation. Teaching contraception at age 10 is premature; age 12-13 is more appropriate. Parents should share their values (F) while allowing autonomy. C and D reflect appropriate teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is counseling an older couple regarding sexuality. Which statement from the couple should the nurse address?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The belief that sexual activity should stop due to age is incorrect; sexual activity can continue as desired with adaptations. B, C, and D reflect accurate understanding of aging and intimacy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a urology practice performs sexual health assessments of male older adults. Which patients would the nurse identify as having an increased risk for erectile dysfunction? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Risk factors for erectile dysfunction include diabetes , Parkinson disease , alcoholism , and antihypertensives . A new partner may cause performance anxiety, not erectile dysfunction.
Tobacco smoking (F) is a risk factor for vascular issues but not directly listed in the provided rationale.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is providing sex education classes for adolescents. Which statement would the nurse include when describing normal sexual functioning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Women's sexual desire can be as strong as men's , supported by physiologic studies. Sexual drive does not deplete with age. Abstinence is not required for athletic performance. Nocturnal emissions are normal, not a disorder.
Question 5 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.