The nurse is caring for a female patient with a suspected sexual dysfunction. In order for the health care provider to diagnose this condition, which must be true of the symptoms? Select all that apply
1. They always prevent the desired participation in sexual activity.
2. They frequently prevent the desired participation in sexual activity.
3. They have been present for at least 12 months.
4. They have been present for at least 6 months.
5. They are not caused by some other mental, behavioral, or medical condition.
Answer: 2, 4, 5
Explanation: In general, a sexual dysfunction may be diagnosed if it frequently, though not necessarily always, prevents the desired participation in sexual activity; has been present for at least 6 months; and is not caused by some other mental, behavioral, or medical condition.
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