The Attitudes of the Healthcare Professional

question 5

Multiple Choice

The attitudes of the healthcare professional:

• A) are largely irrelevant to the success of relationships with the patient.
• B) do not influence patient behavior.
• C) are difficult for the patient to sense.
• D) are culturally derived.

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Definitions:

Plateau Phase

A stage in sexual response where sexual tension stabilizes at a high level before climax.

Resolution Phase

The final phase in the human sexual response cycle, characterized by a return to the normal physiological state following orgasm.

Erotic Responsiveness

The degree to which an individual responds sexually to stimuli or situations.

Excitement Phase

The initial stage in the sexual response cycle, characterized by increased muscle tension, heart rate, and blood flow to the genitals.