Cathy is an adolescent with cerebral palsy. She is very interested in someday having a romantic relationship, but she is unsure about how to incorporate a sexual relationship into her life because of her disability
Cathy assumes that since she is now an adolescent, her physician will surely broach this issue with her in the near future. What should Cathy consider before waiting for her physician to bring up the topic of sex?
a. Most medical students receive very little sexuality education in medical school; consequently, doctors are sometimes uneasy about bringing up the topic of sex with their patients.
b. Most medical students receive a good deal of sexuality education in medical school; consequently, doctors are very likely to bring up the topic of sex with their patients.
c. Studies show that many physicians discourage sexual activity for the disabled out of fear that they are physically incapable of engaging in such acts, which will likely result in discouragement and depression for those patients attempting sexual activity.
d. Studies show that many physicians discourage sexual activity for the disabled out of fear that their physical disability will worsen as a result of sexual activity.
ANS: A
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