A patient with a sexual response disorder reports hypersexuality. During the interview, a nurse should inquire about a history of which psychiatric disorder?
a. Mania
b. Depression
c. Personality disorder
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
A
Hypersexuality may be the first symptom of a manic episode. In depression, sexuality responses tend to be decreased. There are no specific patterns of altered sexuality associated with personality disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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