A nurse is asking questions about a client's sexual history. It is important for the nurse to:
A) evaluate the client's past history of sexual dysfunction.
B) provide a time that enhances openness.
C) collect data in a quiet, private environment.
D) pull the curtains in a semiprivate room.
Ans: C
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An assessment is best performed in a quiet, private setting that lends itself to the discussion of sensitive, personal, and confidential information.
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