When conducting a class on sexuality with teenagers, the nurse includes that sexuality is which of the following?
A) External appearance of one's genitalia as male or female
B) Male or female internal organ structure and function
C) How one experiences maleness or femaleness physically, emotionally, and mentally
D) The pleasure experienced during sexual activity
Ans: C
A critical component of human identity and well-being, sexuality involves how a person exhibits and experiences maleness or femaleness physically, emotionally, and mentally. Sexuality is defined not only by a person's genitalia and hormones, but also by attitudes and feelings.
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