A nurse understands that which characteristics of family dynamics impact a patient's sexuality? (Select all that apply.)
a. Religion
b. Age
c. Ethnicity
d. Culture
e. Geographic location
ANS: A, B, C, D
Religion, values, age, ethnicity, and culture all impact family dynamics, which in turn affect expressions of sexuality. Although geographic location can influence culture, it is not a specific family dynamic important to sexuality.
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