A client recovering from a myocardial infarction asks when it's safe to resume sexual activity. Which response reflects current guidance?

A. You can resume as soon as you get home
B. It's generally reasonable once you can do mild to moderate activity, like climbing two flights of stairs, without symptoms
C. You should never have sex again
D. Ask your family instead

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Correct answer: B

For uncomplicated MI, sexual activity is often reasonable about a week or more later if the client can do mild to moderate activity (3 to 5 METs) without symptoms. The nurse addresses sexuality openly as part of care.

Source: AHA. Scientific Statement: Sexual Activity and Cardiovascular Disease (2012)

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