A client who gave birth 10 weeks ago via cesarean section tells the nurse that she is having difficulty resuming sexual relations with her husband. She reports both reduced desire for sex and pain upon penetration. What is the nurse's best response to this client?

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A)Both reduced desire and sexual pain are common during the postpartum period, regardless of whether a woman gave birth vaginally or via cesarean section. Typically, these problems resolve within several months. Although the hormonal changes associated with breastfeeding may contribute to sexual difficulties, women should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding for the health of their infant. In addition, even though clients with postpartum mood disorders are at increased risk for sexual dysfunction, such dysfunction is not necessarily indicative of a postpartum mood disorder.
B)Both reduced desire and sexual pain are common during the postpartum period, regardless of whether a woman gave birth vaginally or via cesarean section. Typically, these problems resolve within several months. Although the hormonal changes associated with breastfeeding may contribute to sexual difficulties, women should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding for the health of their infant. In addition, even though clients with postpartum mood disorders are at increased risk for sexual dysfunction, such dysfunction is not necessarily indicative of a postpartum mood disorder.
C)Both reduced desire and sexual pain are common during the postpartum period, regardless of whether a woman gave birth vaginally or via cesarean section. Typically, these problems resolve within several months. Although the hormonal changes associated with breastfeeding may contribute to sexual difficulties, women should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding for the health of their infant. In addition, even though clients with postpartum mood disorders are at increased risk for sexual dysfunction, such dysfunction is not necessarily indicative of a postpartum mood disorder.
D)Both reduced desire and sexual pain are common during the postpartum period, regardless of whether a woman gave birth vaginally or via cesarean section. Typically, these problems resolve within several months. Although the hormonal changes associated with breastfeeding may contribute to sexual difficulties, women should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding for the health of their infant. In addition, even though clients with postpartum mood disorders are at increased risk for sexual dysfunction, such dysfunction is not necessarily indicative of a postpartum mood disorder.

A Client Who Gave Birth 10 Weeks Ago Via Cesarean