The nurse is planning the sexual assessment of a new adolescent patient. The nurse should include what assessment components? Select all that apply
A) Physical examination findings
B) Laboratory results
C) Health history
D) Interpersonal skills
E) Understanding of menopause
Ans: A, B, C
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A sexual assessment includes both subjective and objective data. Health and sexual histories, physical examination findings, and laboratory results are all part of the database. A sexual assessment would not normally include the patient's interpersonal skills. It is not likely to necessary to assess an adolescent's understanding of menopause.
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