A Patient with Arthritis Has Difficulty Participating Is Sex Because

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Multiple Choice

A patient with arthritis has difficulty participating is sex because of joint pain and stiffness.What action by the nurse is best?

• A)Suggest a warm shower prior to sexual activity.
• B)Ask the patient if he or she needs more pain medication.
• C)Explore other ways of expressing sexuality.
• D)Refer the patient to a rheumatologist.

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