When Conducting a Sexual Assessment with a Client, Ellie, the Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

When conducting a sexual assessment with a client, Ellie, the client gets angry and says that her partner is always so selfish and is only concerned with her own sexual needs. She relates a string of recent experiences with her partner and then says, "What do you think I should do?" Which of the following would be the most appropriate response for the nurse to give?

• A) "I agree that your partner is being selfish. You might consider breaking up with her."
• B) "Why don't we schedule a follow-up appointment with you and your partner so that we can discuss this together."
• C) "When my husband is being selfish, I just refuse to have sex with him. Maybe you should do the same."
• D) "Let me refer you to a good sex therapist I know. She is better trained to provide the kind of care you require."

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