A nurse who provides care in a geriatric setting understands the importance of promoting and facilitating sexual health and relationship needs in older adult clients
The nurse is currently conducting an intake interview and admission assessment of a new client. How should the nurse best begin the assessment of this client's sexuality?
A) "If you could describe your marriage in just a few words, how would you do that, Mrs. Carvalho?"
B) "Would you describe yourself as being satisfied with your sexual health, Mrs. Carvalho?"
C) "I'd like to ask you some questions about sex and relationships, Mrs. Carvalho. Would you be comfortable with that?"
D) "Have you given thought to ways that you want to maintain your sexual health, Mrs. Carvalho?"
Ans: C
The PLISSIT model is commonly used to assess and manage sexuality issues of older adults. According to this model, a discussion and assessment of sexuality begins with asking permission of the client to initiate such a discussion.
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