Question

what is the nurse role in assisting the older patients in his sexuality? discuss the diagnosis, the assessment, and the implementation.

Answer 1

Assessment :

Problem such as sexual desire

Diagnosis :

Sexual dysfunction related to altered body structure and function

Goal:

After nursing intervention patient will verbalise understanding of individual reason for sexual problems

Intervention :

Obtain sexual history and sexual pattern of function

Establish therapeutic nurse client relationships

Provide the privacy to patient

Rational :

To maximise communication and understanding

Promote treatment and facilitate sharing of sensitive information

To allow sexual expression

Evaluation :

Patient understanding of individual reason for sexual problems

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