Anxiety Disorders and Stress Q 9
Which of the following attitudes from a nurse would hinder a discussion with an adolescent client about sexuality?
A. Accepting
B. Matter-of-fact
C. Moralistic
D. Non Judgemental
Correct Answer: C. Moralistic
Adolescents are not likely to feel free to ask questions and participate in a discussion if the nurse has a moralistic attitude toward sexual issues. Having an accepting, matter-of-fact, or nonjudgmental attitude will be helpful in allowing adolescents to feel comfortable discussing sexual issues.
Option A: Consider own emotions and values and what it is important for you to transmit. Pay attention to what the child is seeing and hearing in the media (television, movies, video games, social media posts, music, and so forth). Monitor social media use and limit Internet access to common family spaces as much as possible. Take advantage of the many teachable moments in the media.
Option B: Use teachable moments to have conversations related to a variety of topics on a regular basis. Teachable moments include major life events and everyday occurrences, and they can be spontaneous or scripted in advance. Solicit the help of close family and/or friends who may be trusted adults for the child. It is beneficial to have a network of supportive and “askable” adults.
Option D: Establish a common language for talking about sexuality and create conversational ground rules to foster a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Be clear and candid and admit when you do not know the answer. Working together to find answers may be rewarding. It is always okay to say, “I don’t know” or “I need to think about that.”