Care for Vulnerable Populations + Sexual Health

Nursing Interventions for Victims of Elder Abuse

• Ensure Safety (!)

  • Don't release pt back to home until deemed safe

  • Call adult protective services

Nursing Interventions for Frail Elderly Patients who Lives Alone

• Order a home aide (like care givers) to assist with ADLs

• Assess symptoms of depression and memory loss

• Arrange nutritious meals delivered to pt

Nursing Interventions For Patients Discovering Their Terminal Illness

• Provide emotional support

• Offer chaplain

• Sit down quietly and listen

PLISSIT Model

• Permission

• Limited Information

• Specific Suggestions

• Intensive Therapy

Permission (!)

• Encourage the patient to share concerns about sexual health without judgment. 

  • Ex: "Many people have questions about how their health affects intimacy. Would you like to discuss this?"

Limited Information

• Provide basic information about sexual health and address concerns.

  • Ex: "It’s normal to experience changes in sexual function after surgery or illness."

Specific Suggestions

• Offer tailored advice to address specific sexual health issues.

  • Ex: "Using a water-based lubricant can help reduce discomfort during intimacy."

Intensive Therapy

• Refer the patient to a specialist for complex or unresolved sexual health concerns.

  • Ex: "I’ll connect you with a sexual health counselor for further support."

Nursing Action For Client With Alzheimer’s Disease Developing Close Relationship With Another Client at Facility & Family Has Concerns About It

• Assess the situation whether pt is able to consent to sexual intimacy