The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with vaginismus. When reviewing the client's history, what would the nurse would expect to find?
A) past history of a rape
B) past history of an STI
C) multiple vaginal deliveries
D) The client is in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Ans: A
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Vaginismus usually results from psychological problems, namely fear of penetration due to a negative association such as rape, sexual abuse, or fear of sexual intercourse.
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