To devise a plan of care, when taking a patient's health history the nurse should always:
A. focus only on physical factors that affect sexual functioning.
B. discuss sexual concerns only if the patient raises questions or concerns.
C. use emotionally laden terms when discussing sexual concepts.
D. routinely include a few questions related to sexual functioning.
D
Every nursing history needs to include a few questions related to sexual functioning. In gathering the sexual history, consider physical, functional, relationship, lifestyle, and self-esteem factors that influence sexual functioning.
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