At which point should the nurse assess a senior patient's sexual health?
A) After gaining the elder's permission
B) Before receiving approval from a physician
C) After reviewing the results of the elder's physical exam
D) Before checking the patient's prescription and over-the-counter drug use
A
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The nurse should begin a sexual assessment after asking for the senior patient's permission to ask the questions. The nurse does not need to receive approval from the physician before assessing a senior patient's sexual health. The nurse does not need to review the results of the physician exam or check medication use before conducting a sexual history with a senior patient.
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