Question

A new staff nurse tells the clinical nurse specialist, "I am unsure about my role when patients bring up sexual problems." The lingual nurse specialist should give clarification by saying," All nurses:

A. qualify as sexual counselors. Nurses have knowledge about the biopsychosocial aspected of sexuality through the life cycle

B. Should be able to screen for sexual dysfunction and give basic information about sexual feelings, behaviors, and myths."

C. Should defer questions about sex to other health care professional because of their limited knowledge of sexuality."

D. Who are interested in sexual dysfunction can provide sex therapy for individuals and couples."

Answer 1

The correct answer is that all nurses should be equipped to screen for sexual dysfunction and provide basic information about sexual feelings, behaviors, and myths.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clinical nurse specialist should clarify that all nurses should be able to screen for sexual dysfunction and provide basic information about sexual feelings, behaviors, and myths (Option B). They are not automatically qualified as sexual counselors (Option A), nor should they defer all questions to other healthcare professionals due to limited knowledge (Option C). Additionally, not all nurses can provide sex therapy unless they have received specific training in this area (Option D). Nurses play a critical role in addressing sexual health concerns as part of their patient care responsibilities.