The Nurse Uses the PLISSIT Format in Helping Clients Who

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual dysfunction.Which action by the nurse best reflects the LI section of this format?

• A)In order to avoid causing anxiety,limit the amount of information given to clients regarding adverse sexual side effects of treatments or medications.
• B)Give the client accurate but concise information in regard to any sexual questions that might be asked.
• C)State information using slang terms to refer to sexual body parts because the client is not likely to know the proper terms.
• D)Review current research literature associated with the sexual concerns of the client and partner.

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Definitions:

Vestibular System

The sensory system that contributes to balance, spatial orientation, and the coordination of movement.

Position And Acceleration

Fundamental physics concepts describing an object's location in space and its rate of change of velocity, respectively.

Intermediate Frequencies

Frequencies that are between the highest and lowest frequencies in a given range, often used in the processing of signals in radios and other communication devices.

Volley Principle

The volley principle is a theory of hearing that suggests groups of auditory neurons can provide a higher frequency response by firing in succession, allowing for the perception of sounds higher than their individual maximum firing rates.