Two residents of a long-term care facility have been married for over 50 years and lived in the same house until health problems caused them to be admitted to the facility. They are currently assigned to different rooms
How can the nursing staff best facilitate the couple's sexuality? A) Facilitate a move into the same room if possible
B) Locate a place in the facility where they can spend time alone
C) Regularly assess and document their feelings and issues around sexuality
D) Educate the couple on the ways that they can expect their situation to affect their sexuality
A
Feedback:
The ideal situation for these residents would be to remain in the same room if possible. The other cited interventions and assessments are valid, but would not supersede the couple's need to stay together at this stage of life.
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