A sexual history of a female client reveals that the client has a normal sex drive and reports of orgasm through means other than intercourse. The client also has a history of being raped several years ago. The client reports spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles when vaginal intercourse is attempted. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting which of the following?

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The symptoms described, particularly the spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles during attempted vaginal intercourse, are indicative of vaginismus. Vaginismus is a condition where there is involuntary spasm of the muscles around the vagina, making intercourse painful or impossible. This condition can be related to psychological factors such as a history of sexual trauma, which is mentioned in the scenario.

A Sexual History of a Female Client Reveals That the Client