Which question would the nurse ask to best assess an older female client's report that she is experiencing decreased sexual pleasure?
a. "When did you first notice the problem?"
b. "Which medications are you currently taking?"
c. "What do you mean by decreased sexual pleasure?"
d. "Is your partner also experiencing a problem?"
ANS: B
Women can experience arousal disorders resulting from drugs such as anticholinergics, anti-depressants, and chemotherapeutic agents. Whether her partner is also experiencing a problem is irrelevant. While the other questions are not inappropriate, they will not help assess the cause of the problem as effectively as the correct option.
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