The nurse knows that studies of sexuality in older adults have shown:

The nurse knows that studies of sexuality in older adults have shown:

1. To be inconsistent in their overall findings
2. That this population is reluctant to discuss their sexual practices
3. That there is a decline of sexual interest and behavior among older adults
4. That older adults retain an interest in sexual function and are sexually active

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Studies of sexuality in older adults are limited and inconsistent in their findings. Many studies suggest that older adults retain an interest in sexual function and are sexually active while other studies conclude that there is a decline of sexual interest and behavior among older adults.