Which of the following processes should a nurse address first when assessing sexual function in older adults?
A) Identify risk factors that may interfere with the older adult's sexual functioning.
B) Assess own personal attitudes toward sexuality and aging.
C) Obtain permission from the individual to initiate a discussion on sexual relations.
D) Provide detailed information about sexual function to the older adult.
Ans: B
A personal attitude assessment about sexuality and aging is a nurse's prerequisite to discussing sexual function with older adults. The next step would be to obtain permission from the individual to initiate discussion about sexual relations.
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