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Question 1 of 5

A woman tells the nurse, 'My partner is frustrated with me. I don't have any natural lubrication when we have sex.' What type of sexual disorder is evident?

A. Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
B. Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
C. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
D. Female orgasmic disorder

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Question 2 of 5

A 10-year-old boy is diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

A. Having tea parties with dolls
B. A compromised sexual response cycle
C. Identifying with boys who are athletic
D. Intense urges to watch his parents have sex

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Having tea parties with dolls

Question 3 of 5

When making a distinction as to whether an elderly patient has confusion related to delirium or another problem, what information would be of particular value?

A. Evidence of spasticity or flaccidity
B. The patient's level of motor activity
C. Medications the patient has recently taken
D. Level of preoccupation with somatic symptoms

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Medications the patient has recently taken

Question 4 of 5

A student transfers from a hometown college to a university 200 miles away after breaking up with her boyfriend of 2 years. She was slow to make friends at the university. The history shows a close relationship with her mother and sister. She began eating large quantities when she felt sad, and then she induced vomiting. When the student's schoolwork declined, she sought help from the university health clinic. During the initial interview, what priority issue should the nurse address?

A. Losses
B. Sleep patterns
C. School activities
D. Menstrual flow

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Losses

Question 5 of 5

A nurse finds a patient with anorexia nervosa vigorously exercising before gaining the agreed-upon weekly weight. Select the nurse's best comment.

A. It bothers me to see you exercising.
B. You and I will have to sit down and discuss this problem.
C. Let's discuss the relationship between exercise and weight loss and how that affects your body.
D. According to our agreement, exercising is not permitted until you have gained a specific amount of weight.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: According to our agreement, exercising is not permitted until you have gained a specific amount of weight.

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