A Nurse Is Conducting a Staff Development Program About Human

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is conducting a staff development program about human sexuality for nurses who work in a long-term care facility. Which of the following statements would most likely be made by the nurse?

• A) "The desire for sexual intimacy declines rapidly with age."
• B) "Older adults are very well-informed about sexuality."
• C) "Older adults need to practice safe sex."
• D) "The danger of contracting STDs during sexual intimacy is extremely low in older adults."

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Definitions:

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Self-monitoring

An individual's ability to regulate behavior to accommodate social situations, often adjusting presentation based on the perceived audience.

Authoritarianism

A mode of governance or leadership style characterized by strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedom.

Unrealistic Self-concept

An individual’s perception of themselves that significantly deviates from reality, often overly positive or negative.