A client has severe osteoarthritis in the hips. An important psychosocial assessment the nurse should make on this client is
A) ability to obtain medications.
B) hobbies and leisure time interests.
C) job-related physical restrictions.
D) sexual role functioning.

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Arthritis can interfere with many aspects of role development, including sexual functioning. A nurse assessing a client in a holistic manner will include questions about sexuality in the assessment. The nurse can inform the client of possible position changes and other adaptations that can lead the client to continue a healthy sexual relationship.

A Client Has Severe Osteoarthritis in the Hips