Nursing Care Planning: Sexual Dysfunctions and Gender Identity

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What is a key aspect of nursing management for patients with somatoform disorder?

Focusing on exploring organic pathology

Minimizing verbalization of physical symptoms (correct)

Administering anti-anxiety medications only

Prolonged discussion of fears and anxieties

A patient with dissociative disorder experiences depersonalization. What is a key aspect of nursing management for this patient?

Ignoring the patient's feelings and concerns

Focusing on insight-oriented therapy with an experienced therapist

Encouraging expression of anxiety, feelings, and concerns

Providing emotional support during emergence of a new personality (correct)

What is a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders in patients with somatoform disorder?

Lack of social support networks

Dependence on others for emotional support (correct)

Previous history of organic pathology

Good coping mechanisms

A patient with dissociative disorder experiences derealization. What is a key nursing management strategy for this patient?

Helping the patient identify sources of conflict Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a stress-resistant person?

Committing to a meaningful project Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the law that aims to protect women and children from violence in the Philippines?

The Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for anxiety disorders in children?

Unstable employment Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of nursing interventions for abused children?

Establishing trust Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strategy for nursing management of abused children?

Assigning a single nurse to care for the child Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of intimate partner violence?

Tension-releasing action Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of depersonalization in abused children?

Difficulty establishing trust Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of crisis interventions for abused children and families?

Utilizing principles of crisis interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing care planning for clients with sexual dysfunctions?

To help clients resume sexual activity at a satisfactory level Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of nursing interventions for clients with sexual dysfunctions?

Identifying cultural and social factors affecting sexuality Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in promoting client satisfaction with their sexuality pattern?

Being accepting and nonjudgmental as a nurse Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of nursing interventions for clients with gender dysphoria?

Clients will express satisfaction with their assigned gender Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of nursing care planning for clients with paraphilias?

Identifying factors that contribute to conflicts regarding variant sexual practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nursing management strategies for clients with sexual dysfunctions?

Helping clients identify alternative methods of achieving sexual satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Child Abuse

Family history of frequent moves, unstable employment, marital discord, and family violence can be indicators of child abuse
Nursing plans and interventions include reporting suspected cases to the appropriate local agency, documenting injuries, and establishing trust with the child
Primary and immediate needs of abused children include physical care and addressing their trust issues
Recognizing own feelings of disgust and contempt for the parents is essential for nurses to provide effective care

Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a criminal act of physical, emotional, economic, or sexual abuse between an assailant and victim, often in an intimate relationship
Abuse is usually a tension-releasing action and a lack of impulse control

Nursing Care for Patients with Somatic Complaints or Somatoform Disorder

Convey understanding that symptoms are real to the patient, even if no organic pathology is found
Provide for dependency needs by being available to the patient
Encourage independent behaviors, verbalization of fears and anxieties, and discourage verbalization about physical symptoms
Report and assess any new physical complaint, and teach relaxation exercises

Nursing Care for Patients with Dissociative Disorder

Develop a trusting relationship and provide support during times of depersonalization, emergence of a new personality, or amnesia
Encourage disclosure of painful experiences, facilitate exploration of alternative coping mechanisms, and help identify sources of conflict
Focus on personal strengths and skills, and support a commitment to insight-oriented therapy with an experienced therapist

Stress-Resistant Person

6 characteristics of a stress-resistant person include: utilizing reasonable mastery skills, committing to a meaningful project, making wise lifestyle choices, seeking social support, maintaining a sense of humor, and being concerned for the welfare of others

Family Violence

RA 9262, also known as The Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004, is a law addressing family violence

Nursing Goals for Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilias

Major nursing care planning goals include resuming sexual activity, expressing satisfaction with own sexuality pattern, and demonstrating behaviors appropriate for assigned gender
Nursing interventions include determining stressors, helping clients determine the time dimension of the problem, and encouraging discussion of disease process and cultural factors affecting sexuality

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This quiz assesses your understanding of nursing care planning goals for sexual dysfunctions, gender dysphoria, and paraphilias. It covers goals related to resuming satisfactory sexual activity, expressing satisfaction with one's sexuality, and demonstrating culturally acceptable behaviors for assigned gender.