A 35-year-old new mother returns to the clinic for her 6-week postpartum check. When discussing questions regarding the patient's sexual health the nurse should do which of the following?
a. Assume that permission to discuss sexuality issues is implied.
b. Seek knowledge about sexual health in general.
c. Make therapeutic suggestions early and adjust as needed.
d. Refer the patient to a professional with advanced training if necessary.
D
The PLISSIT Assessment of Sexuality method suggests that the nurse gain permission to discuss sexuality issues, limit information to sexual health problems being experienced, make specific suggestion only when the nurse is clear about the problem, and refer the patient to professionals with advanced training if necessary.
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