A client contemplating chemotherapy for acute leukemia tells the nurse that s/he is concerned about the effects of chemotherapy on sexuality. Appropriate interventions by the nurse include (Select all that apply)
A) describing the physical changes that may occur with chemotherapy affecting sexuality.
B) explaining that because of fatigue or other causes, libido may be decreased during chemotherapy.
C) informing the client and partner that you will call a social worker who can address their concerns.
D) informing the client about some reproductive alternatives such as sperm banking and egg harvesting.
E) offering information on alternative sexual positioning and techniques the client can try.

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Options a, b, d, and e are excellent interventions for the nurse to provide. Option c is not the best choice. Although it is acceptable to make referrals to those with more expertise on subject matters like sexuality, all nurses need to be able to share information about sexuality concerns in the population of clients with whom the nurse most frequently works. A nurse should be able to anticipate and answer several of the most common sexual concerns/questions in his/her specialty area.

A Client Contemplating Chemotherapy for Acute Leukemia Tells the Nurse