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3.Briefly describe the male and female responses

in the following phases of the sexual response

cycle.

a.Excitement phase—Female:

Male:

b.Plateau—Female:

Male:

c. Orgasm—Female:

Male:

d.Resolution—Female:

Male:

4.List three general categories of patients who

should have a sexual history recorded by the

nurse.

a.

b.

c.

5.List three interview questions a nurse may use

during a sexual history when assessing a male

for impotence.

a.

b.

c.

6.List three major goals of patient teaching

about sexuality and wellness.

a.

b.

c.

7.Complete the following table, listing the

advantages and disadvantages associated with

contraceptive methods.

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Method Advantages Disadvantages

a.Natural family planning

b.Barrier methods

c.Intrauterine devices

d.Hormonal methods

e.Sterilization

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