A nurse administrator incorporates older adults' sexuality into the policies of a long-term care facility. Which of the following should be included in this plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Allow public masturbation.
B) Ask permission to enter a room.
C) House spouses separately.
D) Knock on door before entering.
E) Redirect inappropriate sexual behaviors.
Ans: B, D, E
Masturbation is normal, but not appropriate for public places, assuring that the clients' rooms are their own personal space and assuring privacy while in those rooms are important to sexuality. Sexual behaviors that impinge on others' comfort should be redirected. Components of sexuality that are especially important for older adults include kissing, hugging, intimacy, fantasy, masturbation, oral sex, loving words, physical closeness, and expressions of affection.
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