A nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with sexual female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Which symptom and treatment of this disorder should the nurse describe to the client?
1. Avoidance of all genital sexual contact treated by sensate focus exercises
2. Avoidance of all genital sexual contact treated by medicating with tadalafil (Cialis)
3. Anorgasmia treated by vardenafil (Levitra)
4. Anorgasmia treated by systematic desensitization
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Rationale: The nurse should explain to the client that female sexual interest/arousal disorder is characterized by a reduced or absent frequency or intensity of interest or pleasure in sexual activity. Senate focus exercises are highly structured touching activities designed to help overcome performance anxiety and increase comfort with physical intimacy.
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