The nurse assesses the reproductive system of an older adult. Which of the following questions should the nurse consider including in the interview?
A) "Do you ever have secretions, blood, or other discharge from your genitals?"
B) "Does your partner have satisfying orgasms?"
C) "When was the last time you had sexual intercourse?"
D) "With whom do you have sexual intercourse?"
A
Feedback:
The older adult can have orgasms and satisfying sexual experiences. You may need to ask the client about sexual encounters to determine sexual dysfunction, but with whom and when are not pertinent.
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