A Man Presents to the Nurse Stating, "Intercourse with My

question 18

Multiple Choice

A man presents to the nurse stating, "Intercourse with my new bride is painful for her and she seems disinterested in doing this with me." How may you address the patient's complaint?

• A) "Can you tell me more about your relationship?"
• B) "Do you feel she is disinterested in sex?"
• C) "Tell me about her sexual health history."
• D) Discuss the stress of a new marriage as the likely reason for this issue.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Changes

Physiological adjustments made by the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary body functions in response to physical or psychological stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including the nerves and ganglia.