The PLISSIT (Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy) model of sexual assessment and intervention may be used to provide a framework for nursing interventions
By initiating an assessment about sexual concerns what does the nurse convey to the patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) That sexual issues are valid health issues
B) That it is safe to talk about sexual issues
C) That sexual issues are only a small part or you as a person
D) Changes or problems in sexual functioning should be discussed with your health care provider
E) Changes or problems in sexual functioning should only be discussed in a safe environment
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback: By initiating an assessment about sexual concerns, the nurse communicates to the patient that issues about changes or problems in sexual functioning are valid health issues and provides a safe environment for discussing these sensitive topics.
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