A female client tells the nurse about having no interest in sex since it has become painful. Which intervention(s) would be appropriate to help the client with this problem?
Select all that apply.
A) Ask when the last Pap smear was performed.
B) Discuss the need to be screened for sexually transmitted infections.
C) Instruct on the use of artificial lubrication.
D) Encourage the client to discuss with the healthcare provider because there are medications to help with this problem.
E) Suggest antibiotics to treat the pain.
Answer: C, D
The client is describing a sexual arousal disorder, a subjective lack of sexual excitement that is linked with a lack of lubrication in the female. Interventions to help with this problem include using artificial lubrication and discussing medication options with the healthcare provider. Antibiotics, screening for sexually transmitted infections, and the last Pap smear would be interventions to address a sexual pain disorder, which involves pain that occurs during or immediately after intercourse.
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