The client was injured in a work accident. He now has a fused spine and moves with difficulty. He wonders if he will ever be able to be intimate with his wife. What is the nurse's most accurate response?
a. "You will not be able to engage in sexual activity."
b. "You can enjoy a satisfying sex life with some adaptation."
c. "You eventually will return to the preinjury level of functioning."
d. "You will become more sexually active after you recover from the injuries."
B
Many permanently disabled persons are able to enjoy rich and satisfying sex lives with some adaptation. The other options provide inaccurate information.
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