Sexuality and self-harm behaviors are often difficult areas for nurses to assess. An effective way for nurses to deal with this discomfort includes

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Two areas that may be uncomfortable or difficult for the nurse to assess are sexuality and self-harm behaviors. The beginning nurse may feel uncomfortable, as if prying into personal matters, when asking questions about a client's intimate relationships and behavior and any self-harm behaviors or thoughts of suicide. Asking such questions, however, is essential to obtaining a thorough and complete assessment. The nurse needs to remember that it may be uncomfortable for the client to discuss these topics as well.

Sexuality and Self-Harm Behaviors Are Often Difficult Areas for Nurses