A woman consults the nurse practitioner because she has not been able to have an orgasm, despite having been sexually active for 2 years. This is an example of:
a. anorgasmia.
b. dyspareunia.
c. diminished desire.
d. low libido.
A
The persistent inhibition of orgasm is a form of sexual dysfunction called anorgasmia. Dyspareunia is painful intercourse. The patient has not indicated that her interest in sexual activity is diminished, so diminished desire and low libido do not apply.
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