A woman is scheduled for surgery to treat vaginal cancer. When the nurse takes the consent form to the woman to sign, she says "My husband and I are so glad this won't affect sexual activity." Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Unless the physician plans to reconstruct the vagina, postoperative vaginal sexual activity is not possible after this operation. The woman needs a better understanding of the surgical procedure, so the nurse needs to call the doctor and have him/her re-explain the procedure before signing the consent form. Options a and d are good options for any woman having surgical procedures that might affect sexuality, but in this case option b takes priority because it is about informed consent.

A Woman Is Scheduled for Surgery to Treat Vaginal Cancer