A 28-year-old woman seeks treatment for sexual dysfunction. She states that she feels aroused and is interested in having intercourse, but that she "clamps down" and her partner cannot achieve penetration
The nurse tells the client she is suffering from what?
A) Dyspareunia
B) Female orgasmic disorder
C) Sexual aversion disorder
D) Vaginismus
Ans: D
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Vaginismus (not resulting from a general medical condition) is characterized by the recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse. The physical obstruction caused by muscle contraction usually prevents coitus.
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