Which of the following is not considered an area of competency that a nurse should master to be able to assist a patient with sexual health issues?
a. young age of first sexual experience c. active listening skills
b. comfort with own sexuality d. knowledge about sexuality in illness
A
The four areas of competency that a nurse should master to be able to assist a patient with sexual health include: comfort with own sexuality and discussing sexuality with others; excellent communication and active listening skills; knowledge about sexuality in health and illness; and a role model to demonstrate how to integrate sexuality assessment into practice.
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