A female client tells the nurse that she has "lost interest" in sex with her husband since it has become painful. The nurse realizes this client is describing:
1. Body image disturbance.
2. Sexual arousal disorder.
3. Sexual pain disorder.
4. Orgasmic disorder.
2. Sexual arousal disorder.
Rationale:
A sexual arousal disorder is a subjective lack of sexual excitement that is linked with a lack of lubrication in the female. This is what the client is describing. Body image is how one feels about one's body. The client is not describing dissatisfaction with her body. Sexual pain disorder is pain during and after intercourse that is usually linked to a sexually transmitted infection. An orgasmic disorder is the inability to reach a satisfactory conclusion or orgasm from sexual activity.
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