The nurse is planning care for a patient diagnosed with a sexual disorder. Which nursing action is important during the preinteraction phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
1. Discuss the nurse's beliefs with the patient.
2. Agree with the patient's sexual values.
3. Participate in values clarification.
4. Provide appropriate sexual health care.
Answer: 3
Explanation: As part of self-awareness, the nurse would participate in values clarification. It is inappropriate for the nurse to agree or disagree with the patient's sexual values or to discuss the nurse's beliefs with the patient. The nurse does not provide sexual health care during the preinteraction phase.
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