NURS 3554 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Human Sexual Response Cycle, Sexual Dysfunction, Delayed Ejaculation
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Chapter 20- sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, and paraphilias. As nurses we will engage in conversations about sexual matters that are important to our clients. We need to have a matter-of-fact approach when discussing sensitive topics. Acknowledge that issues concerning sexuality is private and personal. Health promotion and disease prevention are key responsibilities of nurses. Phase 1: desire interest in sexual activity. Phase 2: excitement- increase in sexual tension. Phase 3: orgasm human sexual response is attained. Phase 4: resolution sexual tension subsides and returns to baseline. A disturbance in the desire, excitement, or orgasm phases of the sexual response cycle or pain during sexual intercourse. Sexual dysfunction due to a general medical condition. Good eye contact, relaxed posture, and friendly facial expressions facilitate patient"s comfort and communicate. Interview free from personal biases and judgmental attitudes openness and receptivity on the part of the nurse.
