A newly married woman comes to a gynecology clinic reporting anorexia, insomnia, and extreme dyspareunia that have affected her intimate relationship. What initial intervention should the nurse expect a physician to implement?
A. A thorough physical to include gynecological examination
B. Referral to a sex therapist
C. Assessment of sexual history and previous satisfaction with sexual relationships
D. Referral to the recreational therapist for relaxation therapy
ANS: A
The nurse should expect the physician to implement a thorough physical to include a gynecological examination to assess for any physiological causes of the client's symptoms. Dyspareunia is recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse.
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