A nurse practitioner is using the PLISSIT model to guide a discussion of sexuality with an older patient in the geriatric clinic. Which of the following are congruent with the PLISSIT model? (Select all that apply.)

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The PLISSIT model is a helpful guide for discussion of sexuality with older adults. The steps of the model are Permission: Obtain permission from the client to initiate sexual discussion, Limited Information: Provide the limited information to function sexually, Specific Suggestions: Offer suggestions for dealing with problems, Intensive Therapy: Refer as appropriate for complex problems that require specialist intervention. Option A falls into the permission step, option B falls into the limited information step, and option C falls into the specific suggestion step. Options D and E do not fall into any of the steps of this model.

A Nurse Practitioner Is Using the PLISSIT Model to Guide