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:

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person’s physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful in their society or culture.

Partners

Individuals who enter into a personal relationship, often used in the context of business, marriage, or collaboration.

Secure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by feelings of safety and security in relationships, often resulting from consistent and caring caregivers.

Hazan and Shaver

A research team that proposed the attachment theory as a framework to understand relationships in adulthood, drawing parallels between infant-caregiver attachments and adult romantic relationships.