52. A client, who is gravida 1, para 0, is attending her initial prenatal visit. The client asks a nurse if it is safe to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy. Which is the best response by the nurse?
52. A client, who is gravida 1, para 0, is attending her initial prenatal visit. The client asks a nurse if it is safe to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy. Which is the best response by the nurse?
. "During pregnancy, it is best to engage in oral sex only."
. "Although interest in sex may change during pregnancy, intercourse is safe during an uncomplicated pregnancy."
. "Sexual intercourse is only safe after the first trimester of pregnancy."
. "Sexual intercourse should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy."
Test-Taking Tip
One of the responses includes the word "only," which usually can be eliminated as an incorrect answer.
Content Area: Maternity, Antepartum; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Health Promotion and Maintenance/Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
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Answer 1 is incorrect because this response is giving an opinion not based on correct information about sexual intercourse during pregnancy. Answer 2 is correct because sexual intercourse is safe for an uncomplicated pregnancy. This answer gives the best information about sexual relations during pregnancy. Answer 3 is incorrect because this is inaccurate information about sex being only safe after the first trimester; this response implies that sexual intercourse can lead to a problem such as miscarriage. Answer 4 is incorrect because there is no reason to avoid sexual relations during the last trimester in a low-risk pregnancy.