After being discharged from the hospital after undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, the client asks the nurse when he can resume sexual activity. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I can't believe you are worried about that so soon after your surgery."
B) "You won't be able to resume sexual activity until your 6-month checkup with the surgeon."
C) "In about 2 to 4 weeks if you are able to climb stairs without difficulty breathing or chest pain."
D) "You may have a difficult time resuming sexual activities after this surgery."
C
Feedback:
Sexual relations usually can be resumed in 2 to 4 weeks depending on your comfort level and tolerance for activity; climbing two flights of stairs without dyspnea or chest pain is a common guideline. Option A and D are nontherapeutic responses to the client's concern. Six months is an excessively long time period to wait if the client has been able to resume activities without shortness of breath or chest pain.
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