A new staff nurse tells the clinical nurse specialist, "I'm unsure about my role when patients bring up sexual problems." Which information should the clinical nurse specialist provide? All nurses:
a. qualify as sexual counselors. Each has knowledge about the biopsychosocial aspects of sexuality throughout the life cycle.
b. should be able to screen for sexual dysfunction and give basic information about sexual feelings, behaviors, and myths.
c. should defer questions about sex to other health care professionals because of their limited knowledge of sexuality.
d. who are interested in sexual dysfunction can provide sex therapy for individuals and couples.
ANS: B
The basic education of nurses provides information sufficient to qualify as a generalist to assess for sexual dysfunction and perform health teaching. Taking a detailed sexual history and providing sex therapy require additional training in sex education and counseling. Nurses with basic education are not qualified to be sexual counselors; additional education is necessary. The registered nurse may provide basic information about sexual function, but complex questions may require referral.
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