8: Sexuality

Domain 8
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DOMAIN 8. SEXUALITY
Sexual identity, sexual function, and reproduction
Class 1. Sexual identity
The state of being a specific person in regard to sexuality and/or gender
Code Diagnosis Page
None at present time
Class 2. Sexual function
The capacity or ability to participate in sexual activities
Code Diagnosis Page
00059 Sexual dysfunction 305
00065 Ineffective sexuality pattern 306
Class 3. Reproduction
Any process by which human beings are produced
Code Diagnosis Page
00221 Ineffective childbearing process 307
00208 Readiness for enhanced childbearing process 309
00227 Risk for ineffective childbearing process 310
00209 Risk for disturbed maternal–fetal dyad 311

Domain 8. Sexuality      Class 2. Sexual Function


00059


Sexual dysfunction


(1980, 2006; LOE 2.1)


Defining Characteristics



  • Alteration in sexual activity
  • Alteration in sexual excitation
  • Alteration in sexual satisfaction
  • Change in interest toward others
  • Change in self-interest
  • Change in sexual role
  • Decrease in sexual desire
  • Perceived sexual limitation
  • Seeks confirmation of desirability
  • Undesired change in sexual function

Related Factors



  • Absence of privacy
  • Absence of significant other
  • Alteration in body function (due to anomaly, disease, medication, pregnancy, radiation, surgery, trauma, etc.)
  • Alteration in body structure (due to anomaly, disease, pregnancy, radiation, surgery, trauma, etc.)
  • Inadequate role model
  • Insufficient knowledge about sexual function
  • Misinformation about sexual function
  • Presence of abuse (e.g., physical, psychological, sexual)
  • Psychosocial abuse (e.g., controlling, manipulation, verbal abuse)
  • Value conflict
  • Vulnerability

Original literature support available at www.nanda.org


Domain 8. Sexuality      Class 2. Sexual Function


00065


Ineffective sexuality pattern


(1986, 2006; LOE 2.1)


Defining Characteristics



  • Alteration in relationship with significant other
  • Alteration in sexual activity
  • Alteration in sexual behavior
  • Change in sexual role
  • Difficulty with sexual activity
  • Difficulty with sexual behavior
  • Value conflict

Related Factors



  • Absence of privacy
  • Absence of significant other
  • Conflict about sexual orientation
  • Conflict about variant preference
  • Fear of pregnancy
  • Fear of sexually transmitted infection
  • Impaired relationship with a significant other
  • Inadequate role model
  • Insufficient knowledge about alternatives related to sexuality
  • Skill deficit about alternatives related to sexuality

Original literature support available at www.nanda.org


Domain 8. Sexuality      Class 3. Reproduction


00221


Ineffective childbearing process


(2010; LOE 2.1)

Mar 21, 2017 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on 8: Sexuality

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