The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Female Client in the Clinic

The nurse is assessing an older female client in the clinic, when the client states that she is having issues with sexual intercourse due to lubrication. The nurse begins to use the PLISSIT model as the guideline for counseling for sexual problems. Which of the following are examples of the components of the PLISSIT model? Select all that apply.

A) "Some women experience decreased vaginal lubrication after menopause. Tell me how well you have been lubricating."
B) "Should your sexual partner be in the room to further discuss this issue and find some methods to help you?"
C) "Some women experience decreased vaginal lubrication because of decreased hormone levels. "
D) "Some women have found that using a water-soluble lubricant prior to sexual intercourse to be helpful."
E) "I will send this information onto your gynecologist for you to further discuss possible treatments."