A client being interviewed at the community health clinic stated to the nurse, "I have a sexual problem." Which comment would lead the nurse to identify the problem a dyspareunia?
1. "I cannot maintain adequate lubrication during intercourse."
2. "I do not enjoy sexual intercourse and try to avoid it."
3. "I experience genital pain during intercourse."
4. "My perineal muscles contract at the wrong times during intercourse."
ANS: 3
Genital pain is a manifestation of dyspareunia. Option 1 is consistent with female sexual arousal disorder. Option 2 is consistent with hypoactive sexual disorder. Option 4 is consistent with vaginismus.
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