Asked by Gaggan Deep Chhabra on Jun 17, 2024
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The nurse is taking a sexual history on an adolescent girl. Which is the best way to determine whether she is sexually active?
A) Ask her, "Are you sexually active?"
B) Ask her, "Are you having sex with anyone?"
C) Ask her, "Are you having sex with a boyfriend?"
D) Ask both the girl and her parent whether she is sexually active.
Sexually Active
Engaging in sexual intercourse or sexual behaviors with one or more partners, often discussed in contexts of health and risk management.
Sexual History
A detailed account of an individual's sexual activity, including the number of partners, types of sexual activities, and history of sexually transmitted infections.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy during adolescent health interviews.
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Macie HarmonJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Asking the adolescent girl whether she is having sex with anyone is a direct question that is well understood. The phrase sexually active is broadly defined and may not provide specific information to the nurse to provide necessary care. The word anyone is preferred to using gender-specific terms such as boyfriend or girlfriend. Because homosexual experimentation may occur, it is preferable to use gender-neutral terms. Questioning about sexual activity should occur when the adolescent is alone.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy during adolescent health interviews.