The staff at a long-term care facility have made minimal effort to secure a shared room for a couple in their late 80s, who have been married for several decades
The manager states, "I'm sure that bedroom activity is the last thing on their mind these days." How should the nurse best respond to the manager's characterization of sexuality in older adults?
A) "They might not be as active as in years past, but sexuality is still important for older people."
B) "It's actually a myth that older adults have sex less often than younger adults."
C) "There's no reason that we should assume they're less interested than when they first got married."
D) "Their sexual activity has probably stopped by now, but they still need companionship."
Ans: A
Although sexual activity may be less frequent, the ability to perform and enjoy sexual activity lasts well into the 90s in healthy older adults. However, it is unlikely that interest remains at the same level as when the couple was first married.
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