A nurse is planning sexuality education programs. Which topics are important to each age group? ...

ANS: A, C, D
Adolescents need education on contraception and avoidance of unwanted pregnancy, STDs, HIV infection, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, and good decision making. Young adults particularly need information on conception and infertility. Middle adults need education on emotional and physical changes that occur during this age span including the empty nest syndrome and sexual dysfunction. Older adults need education on physical changes brought by age and encouragement that sexuality normally continues throughout life.