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An older man who recently had a myocardial infarction is being discharged home from the hospital. He tells a nurse, "I am really worried about having sex with my wife. I am afraid that I am going to have another heart attack." The best response by the nurse includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

An older man who recently had a myocardial infarction is being discharged home from the hospital. He tells a nurse, "I am really worried about having sex with my wife. I am afraid that I am going to have another heart attack." The best response by the nurse includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)


A) "If you are able to engage in mild to moderate physical activity without symptoms, you can resume sexual activity."
B) "You really should not engage in sexual activity until 3 months have passed post heart attack."
C) "It is best if you avoid eating a large meal for several hours before you have sexual relations."
D) "If you have chest pain while having sex, stop and rest, and take your nitroglycerin."
E) "You might want to consider some alternate positions that avoid strain."

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