A patient expresses concern that her partner no longer finds her attractive and is considering having a three-way to spice up the relationship. Which response is the best option for the nurse in this situation?
a. "Please help me understand how you are feeling about your relationship right now."
b. "If your partner truly loves you, he doesn't need to have sex with another person."
c. "Nonmonogamous sex is immoral; here is the number for the local church."
d. "Have you considered the consequences of adding a third party to a sexual relationship?"
ANS: A
The nurse should be nonjudgmental, and asking for clarification of the patient's feelings will help the nurse better understand the situation. Making assumptions about the patient's partner is not appropriate. Passing judgment or imposing the nurse's morals on the patient is unethical. Asking the patient to consider the consequences of a three-way is judgmental and implies that nontraditional sex is inappropriate.
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