The nurse using the permission, limited information, specific suggestions, and intensive therapy (PLISSIT) model offers specific suggestions when
a. Referring the patient to a sex therapist.
b. Discussing over-the-counter lubricants.
c. Teaching safer sex practices.
d. Discussing sexual positioning after hip surgery.
D
Specific suggestions are those related to concerns about how medical conditions affect or are af-fected by sexuality. The nurse discussing positions acceptable after hip replacement surgery is offering specific suggestions. Referring is the intensive therapy (IT) component. The other two options fall under limited information (LI).
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