The nurse is caring for a female age 45 years who discloses during the admission nursing history that she is no longer able to enjoy sex with her husband because it causes too much pain in her vagina
The nurse includes which of the following nursing diagnoses in the client's care plan related to this information?
A) Sexual Dysfunction: Dyspareunia
B) Altered Sexuality Patterns: Change in sexual expression
C) Altered Sexuality Patterns: Loss of desire
D) Altered Sexuality Patterns: Change in positioning
Ans: A
"Sexual Dysfunction: Dyspareunia" is the correct choice because "dyspareunia" means painful intercourse. "Altered Sexuality Patterns: Change in sexual expression" is more about not being able to do what is usual for a particular person or client. The client has no loss of desire, but cannot enjoy sex because of pain. The problem is not about positioning, but about vaginal pain with intercourse.
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