Question

After having an AMI, a 62-year-old patient tells the nurse, "I guess having sex again will be too hard on my heart." The nurse's best response is

a. "Sexual intercourse may be too strenuous on your heart, but closeness and intimacy can be maintained with holding and cuddling."
b. "You should discuss your questions about your sexual activity with your doctor because the activity it requires is a medical concern."
c. "Sexual activity can be resumed whenever you feel like you are ready. Most sexual response is emotional rather than physical."
d. "Sexual activity can be gradually resumed like other activity. A good comparison of energy expenditure is climbing two flights of stairs."

Answer 1

The nurse's best response would be option d, stating that sexual activity can be gradually resumed like other activities and giving a comparison of energy expenditure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's best response to the patient's concern about having sex after an AMI would be option d: "Sexual activity can be gradually resumed like other activity. A good comparison of energy expenditure is climbing two flights of stairs."

Resuming sexual activity after an AMI should be approached with caution and with guidance from a healthcare provider. It is important for the patient to gradually resume physical activity, including sexual activity, after an AMI. They can start by comparing the energy expenditure to climbing two flights of stairs, which gives them an idea of how strenuous the activity may be and how they should pace themselves.