A nurse is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF) with a group of young adults who have the disease
What information should the nurse provide about sexuality and reproduction? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Men with CF are generally not able to have biologic children.
2. Women with CF do not have problems becoming pregnant but have difficult labor and delivery experiences.
3. People with CF have reduced sexuality.
4. Children of a parent with CF will have the disease or be carriers.
5. Some women with CF are infertile.
1,4,5
Rationale 1: Men with CF are almost always sterile.
Rationale 2: Women with CF often do have difficulty becoming pregnant.
Rationale 3: There is no evidence that people with CF have reduced sexuality.
Rationale 4: Children of a parent with CF will either manifest the disease or be carriers.
Rationale 5: Some women with CF are infertile.
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