The nurse is assessing the sexual-reproductive functional health pattern of a 32-year-old woman. Which question is most useful in determining the patient's sexual orientation and risk factors?
a. "Do you have sex with men, women, or both?"
b. "Which gender do you prefer to have sex with?"
c. "What types of sexual activities do you prefer?"
d. "Are you heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual?"
ANS: A
This question is the most simply stated and will increase the likelihood of obtaining the relevant information about sexual orientation and possible risk factors associated with sexual activity. A patient who prefers sex with women may also have intercourse at times with men. The types of sexual activities engaged in may not indicate sexual orientation. Many patients who have sex with both men and women do not identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual.
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