An Older Couple Expresses Concern Because They Are Easily Fatigued

question 18

Multiple Choice

An older couple expresses concern because they are easily fatigued during sexual intercourse and cannot reach climax.The nurse knows that older adults may have changes in sexual functioning.What strategies to increase sexual stamina could the nurse offer?

• A) Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
• B) Encourage intimate touching, such as hugging and kissing.
• C) Eat well-balanced meals, and eliminate excess fats and sugars.
• D) Plan sexual activity around a time when the couple feels rested.
• E) Take pain medication before intercourse.
• F) Use extra lubrication to decrease discomfort.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

The structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information.

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, commonly used to help individuals or couples with fertility issues conceive.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced from the union of an egg and a sperm cell.

Conception

The process of fertilization where a sperm cell unites with an ovum, leading to the formation of a zygote and the start of pregnancy.