The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual dysfunction. Which action by the nurse best reflects the P section of this format?
1. Ask the physician for permission to discuss sexual topics with the client.
2. Obtain signed informed consent from both the client and the spouse or partner prior to providing them with sexual information.
3. Acknowledge the client's spoken and unspoken sexual concerns when providing care.
4. Document precertification for benefits from the client's insurance company regarding sexual teaching.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no need to ask permission from the physician prior to discussing sexual topics.
Rationale 2: Obtaining signed informed consent from both the client and spouse or partner is not required.
Rationale 3: The P section of this format reflects permission giving. This giving of permission refers to acknowledging the client's spoken and unspoken sexual concerns and giving the client permission to be a sexual being.
Rationale 4: Documentation of precertification for benefits from the client's insurance company would be an issue only if the nurse is acting in the role as a sexual therapist for which insurance would reimburse.
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