A sexual history of a female client reveals that the client has a normal sex drive and reports of orgasm through means other than intercourse. The client also has a history of being raped several years ago. The client reports spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles when vaginal intercourse is attempted. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting which of the following?

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Question 1 of 5

A sexual history of a female client reveals that the client has a normal sex drive and reports of orgasm through means other than intercourse. The client also has a history of being raped several years ago. The client reports spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles when vaginal intercourse is attempted. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Vaginismus is characterized by involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles, often triggered by fear or anxiety related to past trauma.

Question 2 of 5

A sexual history of a female client reveals that the client has a normal sex drive and reports of orgasm through means other than intercourse. The client also has a history of being raped several years ago. The client reports spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles when vaginal intercourse is attempted. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Vaginismus is characterized by involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles, often triggered by fear or anxiety related to past trauma.

Question 3 of 5

Riley refuses to attend therapeutic groups while in the hospital. The nurse listens to Riley's comments and plans to speak to the interdisciplinary team counselor about Riley's concerns. What does this situation represent, relative to the nurse"“client interaction?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team reflects professional sharing in care planning.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Accepting refreshments helps establish rapport and demonstrates therapeutic use of self. Refusing may hinder relationship-building.

Question 5 of 5

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is asked to be a guest speaker at a community fund-raising event for mental health services. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary goal of mental health services?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The primary goal of mental health services is to support recovery and improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness.

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