A Sexual History Begins with the Nurse Asking the Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

A sexual history begins with the nurse asking the patient when she experienced her first menstrual period.What is the basis for beginning the assessment with this type of question?

• A) Medical history is the initial focus of all history assessments.
• B) Female sexual dysfunction has its roots in pre-pubescent experiences.
• C) Females are more comfortable discussing physical issues than emotional ones.
• D) To minimize embarrassment, the history is begun with nonthreatening questions.

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Definitions:

Semi-Fowler's Position

A bed position where the patient is lying on their back with the head of the bed raised to about 30 degrees, often used to improve comfort and breathing.

Comatose Patient

An individual who is in a state of deep unconsciousness and cannot be aroused.

Aspiration

The act of inhaling or drawing in fluid or a foreign body into the respiratory tract; or a strong desire to achieve something.

Sims' Position

A body position often used in medical examinations where the patient lies on their left side with the right knee drawn up and the left arm positioned behind the body.