A nurse is caring for a patient with dyspareunia. In which order will the nurse provide care, starting with the first step?
1. Determine which signs and symptoms of dyspareunia the patient has.
2. Mutually decide upon goals and objectives for dyspareunia.
3. Ask the patient if the dyspareunia is improving.
4. Develop a nursing diagnosis for the patient.
5. Use resources to help resolve the problem.
a. 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
b. 1, 4, 2, 5, 3
c. 3, 1, 4, 2, 5
d. 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
ANS: B
The nurse should use the nursing process when caring for patients with sexual dysfunction. Determine signs and symptoms (assessment); develop a nursing diagnosis (diagnosis); mutually decide upon goals (planning); use resources to help resolve the problem (implementation); and ask if the dyspareunia is improving (evaluation).
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