Concept – SEXUALITY
Concept Definition
Sexuality is factors which facilitate an individual’s gender identity as well as their ability to
experience and express themselves as sexual beings.
Exemplars
Dyspareunia
Erectile Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Altered Libido
Gender Dysphoria/Body Image
Objectives
1. Explain what the concept of Sexuality means (including definition, antecedents, and
attributes).
2. Analyze conditions which place a patient at risk for Sexuality imbalance.
3. Identify when Sexuality imbalance (negative consequence) is developing or has
developed.
4. Discuss the listed exemplars of Sexuality disorders.
5. Apply the nursing process (including collaborative interventions) for individuals
experiencing the listed exemplars and to promote normal reproduction.
Assignments
Review the following content from previous courses
 Anatomy and Physiology – male/female reproductive organs
 Sexuality Concept Analysis Diagram with explanation
 Concepts - Comfort, Nutrition, Perfusion, Metabolism, Clotting, Functional Ability,
Thermoregulation, Gas Exchange, Tissue Integrity, Immunity
Prior to class
 Complete STI chart
*faculty this is included as resource –need to make available
Readings/Viewings
References
Internet
March of Dimes National Institute on Aging (Sexuality in later life)
North American Menopause Society http://www.menopause.org
Women’s Health Initiative
Erectile Dysfunction http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/manual-primary-care/urologytool2.asp
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States http://www.siecus.org
Dyspareunia
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=c8h&AN=2010547684&site=e
ost-live
STIs (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
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