A Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Reports That She Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient who reports that she is unable to have intercourse because of involuntary contractions at the vaginal opening.The nurse can correctly assess this as:

• A) vaginismus.
• B) dyspareunia.
• C) arousal disorder.
• D) orgasmic dysfunction.

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Definitions:

Alarm

A warning signal or device designed to alert individuals of a potential danger, emergency, or the need for immediate attention.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from prolonged stress or activity without adequate rest.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal is both attractive and unattractive at the same time.

Seniority

The concept of prioritizing or giving privileges to individuals based on their length of service or tenure in a particular role or organization.