During the health history, a client reports that she experiences pain during sexual intercourse. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
A) Dyspareunia
B) Anorgasmia
C) Vaginismus
D) Paraphilia
Ans: A
Dyspareunia is a term used to describe the genital pain associated with sexual intercourse. Anorgasmia refers to the inability to achieve an orgasm. Vaginismus refers to the spastic, involuntary constriction of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles. Paraphilias are characterized by recurrent, intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors involving unusual objects, activities, or situations.
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