A pregnant woman at her first prenatal visit asks the nurse if it is safe to have sex during her pregnancy. Which of the following patient statements alerts the nurse to the need for further teaching?
A) "I should substitute intercourse with nonsexual touch to avoid harming the fetus."
B) "I will experience a heightened need for touch throughout my pregnancy."
C) "If I experience bleeding, I will abstain from vaginal intercourse."
D) "I will avoid having intercourse following the rupture of the membranes."
A
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Sexual needs may be met through sexual intercourse with a partner as long as the pregnancy is healthy and there are no other risk factors, such as bleeding or rupture of membranes. Pregnancy is a time of a heightened need for touch, which may be met partially by sexual expression, but which can also be met through nonsexual touch, such as massage, caressing, or holding.
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