Infertility
Infertility ( 15 Questions)
The client expresses concerns about decreased libido.
How should the nurse respond?
Responding with "Decreased libido is unrelated to infertility." is not an appropriate response because infertility and libido can be interconnected due to the emotional stress and anxiety associated with infertility. Infertility can lead to decreased sexual desire in some individuals.
This is the correct answer. It acknowledges the potential impact of infertility on sexual desire. It's essential to validate the client's feelings and concerns and let them know that it's common for infertility to affect sexual desire. This response shows empathy and understanding.
Responding with "Infertility always leads to increased libido." is inaccurate and unrealistic. There is no direct correlation between infertility and increased libido. Such a statement would not be truthful and could cause confusion or frustration for the client.
Suggesting that the client consult a urologist for libido issues may be premature and not within the scope of the nurse's role in this situation. It's more appropriate to address the client's concerns about decreased libido in the context of their infertility counseling and explore potential emotional and psychological factors contributing to this issue.
Choice A rationale:
Responding with "Decreased libido is unrelated to infertility." is not an appropriate response because infertility and libido can be interconnected due to the emotional stress and anxiety associated with infertility.
Infertility can lead to decreased sexual desire in some individuals.
Choice B rationale:
This is the correct answer.
It acknowledges the potential impact of infertility on sexual desire.
It's essential to validate the client's feelings and concerns and let them know that it's common for infertility to affect sexual desire.
This response shows empathy and understanding.
Choice C rationale:
Responding with "Infertility always leads to increased libido." is inaccurate and unrealistic.
There is no direct correlation between infertility and increased libido.
Such a statement would not be truthful and could cause confusion or frustration for the client.
Choice D rationale:
Suggesting that the client consult a urologist for libido issues may be premature and not within the scope of the nurse's role in this situation.
It's more appropriate to address the client's concerns about decreased libido in the context of their infertility counseling and explore potential emotional and psychological factors contributing to this issue.