The Client Was Injured in a Work Accident

question 6

Multiple Choice

The client was injured in a work accident.He now has a fused spine and moves with difficulty.He wonders if he will ever be able to be intimate with his wife.What is the nurse's most accurate response?

• A)"You will not be able to engage in sexual activity."
• B)"You can enjoy a satisfying sex life with some adaptation."
• C)"You eventually will return to the preinjury level of functioning."
• D)"You will become more sexually active after you recover from the injuries."

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