Asked by Adrian Turner on Sep 29, 2024
A patient who had a colostomy placed 1 month ago is feeling depressed and does not want to participate in sexual activities anymore. The patient is afraid that the partner does not want sex. The patient is afraid the ostomy is physically unattractive. Which initial nursing intervention will be most effective in helping this patient resume sexual activity?
A) Inform the patient about a support group for people with colostomies.
B) Reassure the patient that lots of people resume sex the same week the colostomy is placed.
C) Teach the patient about intimate activities that can be done to incorporate the ostomy.
D) Discuss ways to adapt to new body image so the patient will be comfortable in resuming intimacy.
Colostomy
A surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the abdominal wall for the colon, allowing diversion of fecal matter.
Sexual Activity
Behaviors involving the genital organs that aim to derive sexual pleasure or reproduction.
Body Image
An individual's perception of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings, positive, negative, or both, which result from that perception.
- Acquire knowledge on the importance and strategies for constructive communication with patients pertaining to sexual health and preferences.
- Recognize the necessity of safeguarding confidentiality and nurturing a non-biased atmosphere while addressing issues of sexual health.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the importance and strategies for constructive communication with patients pertaining to sexual health and preferences.
- Recognize the necessity of safeguarding confidentiality and nurturing a non-biased atmosphere while addressing issues of sexual health.